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Sumayya  Mehtar

Sumayya Mehtar

Pharmacist
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven pharmacist with extensive experience at Medix Pharmacy, excelling in patient education and medication management. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce medication errors through quality assurance. Strong communication skills and expertise in pharmacy operations management ensure optimal patient care and safety.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Responsible Pharmacist/Managing Director

Medix Pharmacy
11.2013 - Current
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
10.2008 - 04.2013
  • Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
  • Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
  • Trained to operate pharmacy automation systems ( Script Pro and Pyxis)
  • Was trained to work in the VIP protocol and emergency pharmacy department

Retail Pharmacy Manager

Netcare Milpark Hospital
02.2006 - 10.2008
  • Optimized workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced wait times for customers.
  • Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough quality assurance checks on all prescriptions filled.
  • Maximized employee productivity through effective scheduling, delegation of tasks, and ongoing feedback on performance goals.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers and increase sales revenue.
  • Streamlined patient consultation process to enhance understanding of medications while respecting privacy concerns.
  • Educated patients about proper medication storage, disposal, and safety practices to minimize potential risks or adverse effects.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and fairly.

Pharmacist

Leratong Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2004

Worked as an Intern and a community Service Pharmacist

Education

B. Pharm - Medical

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Sales skills

Medication dispensing

Patient education

Prescription filling

Customer service and communication skills

OTC recommendations

Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping

Pharmacy operations management

Patient education and counseling

Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Responsible Pharmacist/Managing Director

Medix Pharmacy
11.2013 - Current

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
10.2008 - 04.2013

Retail Pharmacy Manager

Netcare Milpark Hospital
02.2006 - 10.2008

Pharmacist

Leratong Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2004

B. Pharm - Medical

University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Sumayya MehtarPharmacist