Miguel Seesha
Pharmacist
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Driven pharmacist with over 5 years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Cum Laude) degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Proven success in fast-paced pharmacy environments, demonstrating strong communication skills with cross-functional teams and recommending impactful process improvements. Expertise in quality assurance, stock control, and patient counseling on medications, along with exceptional task prioritization abilities. Committed to enhancing patient care and operational efficiency through dedicated service and innovative solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Pharmacist
Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg
04.2024 - Current
- Dispensed and reviewed prescriptions accurately in line with SAPC regulations and Mediclinic policies.
- Conducted medication reconciliation and monitored treatment plans to optimize patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided clinical advice to doctors, nurses, and patients on appropriate drug selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects.
- Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds and contributed to antibiotic stewardship and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Prepared and supervised the compounding and aseptic preparation of specialized medicines, including IV admixtures and cytotoxics.
- Managed pharmacy stock, procurement, and cost-effective medicine utilization to ensure availability of critical drugs.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care during off-duty hours. (Pharmacist on call)
- Handled high-pressure situations, prioritizing critical cases and ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Facilitated smoother workflow within pharmacy by introducing user-friendly digital record-keeping system.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Maintained accurate controlled drug registers, performing regular audits to prevent discrepancies or diversion.
- Supervised and monitored safe handling, dispensing, and disposal of controlled substances in line with regulatory requirements.
LOCUM PHARMACIST
Wembley Pharmacy
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Primary role to validate and check compliance of scripts
- Provision of health care
- Submitting claims to medical aids on Propharm and counselling patients.
LOCUM PHARMACIST
Clicks Liberty Midlands Mall, Clicks Odyssey, Clicks workshop, Clicks Hayfields Medicross, Clicks Cascades, Clicks Nedbank Plaza, Clicks Howick
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Primary role to validate and check compliance of scripts
- Provision of medical advice to staff members.
- Procurement of scheduled medication according to the SOP’s
- Submitting claims to medical aids on Unisolve and counselling patients.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PHARMACIST
Bruntville Community Health Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Compounding, labelling and packaging medication.
- Conducting cycle counts and annual stock takes.
- Dispensing prescriptions accurately and according to GPP guidelines.
- Providing relevant information to patients on how to administer their medication.
- Providing in-service training to ensure that staff members are up to date with regulations.
- Ensuring the correct disposal of expired medication.
- Taking accountability for stock shortages, and following up on back orders.
- Overseeing the ordering of stock and disposal of expired medication for 2 clinics.
- Providing CCMDD support, which involves enrollment and monitoring patients.
- Ensuring that monthly reports are submitted accurately and promptly.
- Evaluating patient prescriptions to determine potential drug interactions and keeping track of treatment results.
- Responsible for storage, receiving and safety of stock.
- Balancing Schedule 5 and 6 registers
- Ensuring each emergency trolley has enough stock for each demander room.
INTERN PHARMACIST
Imbalenhle Community Health Centre
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Checked, received and recorded all orders received from suppliers.
- Supervised and monitored assistant pharmacists.
- Assisted discrepancies with short dated stock, incorrect quantities and items received.
- Compiled and advertised short dated, dormant and excess stock.
- Ensured that payment packs were completed correctly. Assisted with quarterly stock reports.
- Dispensed prescriptions to patients and counselled patients.
- Dispensed schedule 5 and 6 medications.
ADMIN CLERK
Fresca Food Market
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure complete satisfaction.
- Processed orders and addressed complaints.
- Compiled, maintained and updated company records.
- Controlled petty cash and floats.
- Ensured that all tills balanced and reported to senior management.
BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT
Sparksport Pharmacy
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Labelled and packed medication.
- Stocked and organized shelves.
- Assisted with dispensing medication.
- Assisted with counselling patients on medication.
ASSISTANT TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Dukwahs Fresh Produce
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Processed invoices and captured orders.
- Received customer goods.
- Liaised with customers and ensured satisfaction.
Education
Short Course - Quality Assurance
North West University
North West04-2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Cum Laude) - Pharmacy
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Westville, Durban, South Africa01.2020
National Senior Certificate/Matric -
Raisethorpe Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa01.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Patient Care
- Requirement Identification
- Patient Record Analysis
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Strategic Acumen
- Patient Counselling
- Team Leadership
- Medical Dispensing
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Disposal of Expired Medication
- Stock Control
- Quality Assurance
- Positive Attitude
- Responsible & Reliable
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- High Level of Accuracy
- Records Management
- Cycle Counts
- Administration
Systems
- Unisolve
- RX Dispensing
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,
Excel) - Payment Pack Solution Program
- CCMDD Program
- Propharm
- AS 400
References
- Rashree Moodley - Mediclinic, Manager
+27 81 011 0382
- Adheesh – Clicks Liberty Midlands Mall,Manager,
+27 73 196 2031
- Afisha – Wembley Pharmacy, Manager,
+27 72 814 7860
- Siyabonga Madladla – Clicks Howick, Manager,
+27 79 247 7886
- Suvia – Clicks Cascades, Manager,
+27 76 123 928
- Akhona Fynn - Imbalenchle CHC, Manager,
+27 78 469 4468
- Renisha Bhikraj - Bruntville CHC, Manager,
+27 83 501 2399
- Joshua Dukwah, Dukwahs Fresh Produce/Fresca Food Market, Manager,
+27 76 987 1897
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Areas: Willing to relocate
- Driver’s License: Code 8
- Availability - 30 days notice
- Health: Excellent
Timeline
Hospital Pharmacist
Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg
04.2024 - Current
LOCUM PHARMACIST
Wembley Pharmacy
01.2024 - 03.2024
LOCUM PHARMACIST
Clicks Liberty Midlands Mall, Clicks Odyssey, Clicks workshop, Clicks Hayfields Medicross, Clicks Cascades, Clicks Nedbank Plaza, Clicks Howick
01.2024 - 03.2024
COMMUNITY SERVICE PHARMACIST
Bruntville Community Health Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023
INTERN PHARMACIST
Imbalenhle Community Health Centre
01.2022 - 12.2022
ADMIN CLERK
Fresca Food Market
01.2020 - 01.2021
BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT
Sparksport Pharmacy
01.2019 - 01.2020
ASSISTANT TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Dukwahs Fresh Produce
01.2018 - 01.2019
Short Course - Quality Assurance
North West University
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Cum Laude) - Pharmacy
University of KwaZulu-Natal
National Senior Certificate/Matric -
Raisethorpe Secondary School
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