Robyn Wates
Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services
Zithulele Hospital,GP
Summary
Pharmacist with both community and hospital pharmacy experience. Identifies with being an institutional pharmacist with a passion for the public sector and promoting access to health care through better systems; particularly in rural settings. Experienced in managing/leading pharmacies and teams. Enthusiastic, proactive, organised, knowledgeable and passionate pharmacist.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services
Eastern Cape Department of Health
02.2020 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations of the hospital and pharmacy.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Responsible Pharmacist
Eastern Cape Department Of Health
02.2016 - Current
- Interpret prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products whilst ensuring the rational use of medicines at all times
- Manage, order, receive and store both pharmaceutical and surgical stock for the hospital
- Manage a pharmacy team consisting of 5 other pharmacists and pharmacist assistants as well as the training of assistants and pharmacy students
- Form part of the broader hospital management team by being a Head of Section
- Ensure access to health care for all patients in a deeply rural setting
Pharmacist
Medirite
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Roaming pharmacist for two retail branches Margate and Shelly Beach, KZN
- Responsible for providing pharmacist initiated care/treatment to patients, dealing with medical aid claims and queries and all managerial tasks which included budget and sales reports
Community Service Pharmacist
Eastern Cape Department Of Health
01.2014 - 01.2015
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Gqeberha 04.2001 -
Skills
- Drug & surgical store inventory management
- Multitasking and organization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Resource allocation
- Prescription evaluation & dispensing
- Pharmacy operations management
- Team leadership & motivation
- Problem-solving
References
Dr Thembinkosi Motlhabane, Acting Clinical Manager
Dr Benjamin Gaunt, Former Clinical Manager
Dr Seshnee Moodley, Clinical Pharmacist and national SAAHIP President
LinkedIn Profile
http://linkedin.com/in/robyn-wates-37501416a
Software skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
- Pharmacy programmes: Rx Solution, RDM and Unisolv
Affiliations
- Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa
- Branch Chairperson for the South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists in the Eastern Cape
- Deputy Chairperson of the OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo Pharmacy Forum
Timeline
Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services
Eastern Cape Department of Health
02.2020 - Current
Responsible Pharmacist
Eastern Cape Department Of Health
02.2016 - Current
Pharmacist
Medirite
02.2015 - 02.2016
Community Service Pharmacist
Eastern Cape Department Of Health
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
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