Masana Hlungwani
Pharmacist
Summary
Productive pharmacist experienced in both community and hospital pharmacy. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and keen attention to detail. Dedicated to using latest technologies and processes to deliver highest level of efficiency. Work well in highly pressurized environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Community Service Pharmacist
Bertha Gxowa Hospital Pharmacy
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Dispensed medicines to patients (three phases of dispensing), using Rx Solution software.
- Stock management.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Initiated patients on Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs).
- Ordering of stock (Schedule 0 - Schedule 6 medicines), using Rx Solution and RDM software.
- Receiving stock on Rx Solution, Bin cards and Schedule 6 register.
- Supplying medication to wards.
Responsible Pharmacist
Clicks Pharmacy Lambton
2024.03 - Current
- Ensure and provide high standards of pharmaceutical care, accurate and safe dispensing including generic substitution of medicines.
- Effectively manage and control all operational activities of the dispensary, including safe and responsible stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration in line with merchandising, SAAPC regulations and company standards.
- Ensure the operational viability of the dispensary through sound financial management.
- Ensure competent and motivated employees through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
- Adequately schedule staff in line with the labour policy and the relevant labour model.
- To support the company's vision to be customer's first choice health by living and driving the company values.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
Pharmacist
Clicks Pharmacy Lambton
1 2021 - 2021.12
- Work as a second in charged pharmacist, assumed the role of a responsible pharmacist on days when the responsible pharmacist is off work.
- Ordering of schedule 6 (S6) medicines, entering and balancing S6 register.
- Compounding, manipulation, packaging or preparation of medicines.
- Promotion of public health.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Pharmacist Intern
Clicks Pharmacy Lambton
2020.01 - 2020.12
- Dispensed medicines to patients (three phases of dispensing), using Unisolve software
- Provided information and advice on the safe and effective use of medicines and medical devices
- Ordering of stock (Schedule 6 medicines)
- Capturing invoices of schedule 6 stock
- Responsible for the entering on prescriptions and invoices in the schedule 6 register under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- The quarterly balancing of schedule 6 register
- Cycle counts of scheduled medicines using the company's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Responsible for doing patient follow-ups
- Marconi software: Receiving and processing of prescriptions from Clicks Medicine Direct (CDM), processing orders from the Clicks App.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy workspace, promoting an efficient workflow for all team members.
Pharmacy Student
Transnet Phelophepa 1 Train
2018.02 - 2018.02
- Dispensed medicines to patients under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Preparation of medicines.
- Advised patients on the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Made a presentation on joint and back pain as part of health promotion.
- Increased efficiency of prescription processing by effectively utilizing pharmacy software systems for data entry and label generation.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Rhodes University
2015.01 - 2018.04
Grade 12 -
Khanyisa Education Centre
2014.01 -
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Medication Management
- Pharmacy Ethics Adherence
Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Leadership
- Medication Therapy Management
- Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
References
- Ntokozo Mbokazi, Pharmacy Manager - Clicks Pharmacy, 078 009 6838
- Tiyani Mthenjane, Pharmacist - Bertha Gxowa Hospital, 082 373 4353
- Khahliso Mizo Zulu, Pharmacy Manager- Transnet Phelophepa 1 Train, 011 584 1526
Timeline
Responsible Pharmacist
Clicks Pharmacy Lambton
2024.03 - Current
Community Service Pharmacist
Bertha Gxowa Hospital Pharmacy
2021.01 - 2021.12
Pharmacist Intern
Clicks Pharmacy Lambton
2020.01 - 2020.12
Pharmacy Student
Transnet Phelophepa 1 Train
2018.02 - 2018.02
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Rhodes University
2015.01 - 2018.04
Grade 12 -
Khanyisa Education Centre
2014.01 -
Pharmacist
Clicks Pharmacy Lambton
1 2021 - 2021.12
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