Welile Gumede

• Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
• Developed strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers through clear communication and empathy.
• Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication discrepancies, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
• Typed and printed out prescription and medication labels.
• Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.'

• Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
• Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by assisting in inventory management, medication storage organization, and restocking shelves.
• Assisted with immunization administration, promoting overall community health and increasing vaccination rates within the pharmacy''s clientele.
• Used pharmacy software( Rx solutions) to enter prescription and insurance information.
• Gained valuable experience in compounding medications for customized patient needs, following strict guidelines and safety measures.
• Contributed to pharmacy team cohesiveness by offering support and guidance to fellow interns, creating a positive work environment for all staff members.
• Participated in quality assurance initiatives to maintain high standards of care within the pharmacy setting.
• Enhanced patient adherence to prescribed therapies by conducting follow-up calls and addressing any concerns or barriers they may have encountered.
• i handled and dispensed schedule 5 and 6 medication under the supervision of a pharmacist.

My duties included stock taking, receiving stock from suppliers,

packaging and storage of medication back on the shelves, placing

orders for required medication, working on UniSolve, dispensing of

medication (under the direct supervision of the pharmacist), reading

and interpreting prescriptions, reconstituting antibiotic suspensions,

mixing of creams and, disposal of expired medication and medical

devices.

• Mentored junior Academic Representatives to foster a supportive community focused on student achievement within the institution.
• Increased campus involvement by organizing engaging academic events and workshops.
• Conducted thorough assessments of program effectiveness using various evaluation tools to inform future improvements or modifications.

• Ensured accurate dispensing of medications while adhering to all state and federal regulations for safe pharmacy practices.
• Increased efficiency in managing prescription refills by implementing an automated reminder system for patient followups.
• Served as a trusted resource for patients, addressing their concerns and providing expert guidance on medication usage and potential side effects.
• Coordinated efforts with local schools and community groups to provide educational presentations on topics such as medication safety, drug abuse prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Replenishing of schedule 5 and 6 ward stock for all the wards in the hospital is being done by me .
• During my 4 months of being a stores pharmacist I received stock from the suppliers and logged it into the system (Rx solution), while also handling discrepancies with stock received.