Tiego Phala
Bachelor Of Pharmacy (Wits BPharm)
Pretoria
Summary
Capable and well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Experienced in calculating doses, preparing compounds and securing storage to protect inventories. Work well with others by applying conversational abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Assurance Pharmacist
Medipost Pharmacy
Pretoria
04.2023 - Current
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked as department supervisor.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
Retail Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Pharmacy
Highveld Mall Witbank
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Taught patients how to use medical devices such as glucose meters and oximeters.
- Provided advice on health issues, symptoms and medications.
- Ordered and sold medication and other stock.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
Community Service Pharmacist
Groblersdal Hospital Pharmacy
Groblersdal
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Intern Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Victory park
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Updated patient profiles and prescriptions in UNISOLV with strong focus on accuracy.
Student Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Melville- Campus Squared
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy (Health Sciences)
University Of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2017 - 12.2020
Skills
Customer service, education and counseling
Medication dispensing and immunizing
Pharmaceutical sales and services
UNISOLV
Rx-Solution
GMP and ICH Guidelines
Storage procedures
Pharmacy Inventory and Recordkeeping
Overseeing Pharmacist Assistant
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Information gathering
Taking responsibility
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References
2022-01 to 2022-12: Groblersdal Hospital Pharmacy
Amelia Mashaba (Pharmacy Manager) +27 83 695 5948
2021-01 to 2021-12: Dis-Chem Victory Park
Aadil Hassim (Dispensary Manager) +27 84 208 36 70/+27 11 446 1960
2018-01 to 2020-12: Dis-Chem Melville Campus Square
Alzane Steyn (Dispensary Manager) +27 10 612 0958/7
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Quality Assurance Pharmacist
Medipost Pharmacy
04.2023 - Current
Retail Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Pharmacy
01.2023 - 04.2023
Community Service Pharmacist
Groblersdal Hospital Pharmacy
01.2022 - 12.2022
Intern Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Victory park
01.2021 - 12.2021
Student Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Melville- Campus Squared
01.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy (Health Sciences)
University Of The Witwatersrand
01.2017 - 12.2020
References
2023-04-10 to Current: Medipost Pharmacy Pretoria
Melanie Van Den Berg (Production Line Manager) +27 67 196 4288
2023-01-01 to 2023-04-07: Dis-Chem Highveld Mall Witbank Pharmacy
Albert Hartley (Dispensary Manager) +27 83 647 9327/ +27 13 692 9500
2022-01 to 2022-12: Groblersdal Hospital Pharmacy
Amelia Mashaba (Pharmacy Manager) +27 83 695 5948/ +27 76 916 2403
2021-01 to 2021-12: Dis-Chem Victory Park
Aadil Hassim (Dispensary Manager) +27 84 208 36 70/+27 11 446 1960
2018-01 to 2020-12: Dis-Chem Melville Campus Square
Alzane Steyn (Dispensary Manager) +27 10 612 0958/7