Pieter Willem Buys
Pharmacist
Roodepoort
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Dispensary manager
Dischem Pharmacies
1 2015 - 01.2024
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
- Liaised with medicaid schemes to process i claims and maximize reimbursements.
- Budgeted for resources to control expenditure and maximize profits.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss operational updates, share information about new products or promotions, and foster open communication among staff members.
- Established performance metrics for staff members, fostering accountability and driving continual improvement in service levels.
- Increased sales through effective product promotion and staff training in upselling techniques.
Pharmacist
Dischem Pharmacies
03.2011 - 01.2024
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
Dispensary manager
Dischem Pharmacies
03.2011 - 12.2014
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Enforced maintenance of clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Established performance metrics for staff members, fostering accountability and driving continual improvement in service levels.
- Enforced adherence with HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws and regulations to maintain compliance.
Owner
Self Employed
1 2008 - 12.2011
Owner
01.1989 - 12.2007
Pharmacit
SA Defence Force
01.1986 - 12.1987
Intern
1 1984 - 12.1984
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical
North West University
Potchefstroom 04.2001 -
Skills
Business Management
Quality Assurance
Advertising Campaign Development
Customer Retention
Analytical Skills
Performance Improvement
Employee Relations
Hiring and Onboarding
Goal Setting
Standard Operating Procedures
Administrative Management
Recruitment
Problem-solving aptitude
Cost Control
Timeline
Pharmacist
Dischem Pharmacies
03.2011 - 01.2024
Dispensary manager
Dischem Pharmacies
03.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical
North West University
04.2001 -
Owner
01.1989 - 12.2007
Pharmacit
SA Defence Force
01.1986 - 12.1987
Dispensary manager
Dischem Pharmacies
1 2015 - 01.2024
Owner
Self Employed
1 2008 - 12.2011
Intern
1 1984 - 12.1984