CHIPO WAMULUME
Lusaka
Summary
Self driven pharmacy Technologist with proven track record and success in building strong relationship with patients and clients. Detailed oriented with commitment to maintaining high quality assurance and control standards when dispensing prescriptions. Registered pharmacy Technologist with health Professions Council of Zambia; License number HPCZ10121802927 Key competencies include; Pharmaceutical Industry Operations &Regulatory Compliance HIV & TB Treatment and Care Performance Management & Pharmacy Operations Supply Chain Management & Pharmacy Operations Pharmacy Automation Cervical Center Diagnosis & Treatment Male Circumcision Treatment
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technologist
Coptic Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technologist
South Point Clinic
Lusaka , Zambia
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies
- Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality
- Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details.
Pharmacy Technologist
MADPLUS PHARMACY, Bridget
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments
- Supervised inventory levels to maintain adequate supply of medications and medical supplies
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures to prevent spread of disease
- Prepared pricing and instruction labels for placement on prescriptions
- Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities
- Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects
- Verified labeled prescriptions using 8-point check system to maintain accuracy and efficiency
- Merchandised related products to drive pharmacy department sales
- Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality
- Coordinated ordering, receiving merchandise, pricing and stocking to maintain appropriate product levels on shelves
- Built relationships with internal team members and external partners to enhance effectiveness of team's work and boost results.
Pharmacy Technologist Assistant
Mair Pharmacy ltd, Mr Musonda Chikosa
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages
- Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
Pharmacy Student
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Complied with laws regulated by state board of pharmacy
- Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist
- Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Education
Diploma - Pharmacy
EvelynHone College of Applied Arts And Commerce
High School Diploma - undefined
Rufunsa Girls Technical Secondary School
Skills
- Pharmacy and customer record
- Management
- Prescription pricing
- Patient confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Multi tasking
- Customer education
- Knowledge of Medicare
- Drug inventory control
- Pharmacy Operations
- Ordering and stocking medications
- People skills
- Problem solving skills
Additional Information
- Attended a training on supply chain management of the essential medicines and
- Medicinal supplies, anti-retroviral and HIV test kits logistic systems in December 2020.
- It was conducted at Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technologist
Coptic Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technologist
South Point Clinic
07.2022 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technologist
MADPLUS PHARMACY, Bridget
10.2021 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Student
06.2020 - 08.2020
Pharmacy Technologist Assistant
Mair Pharmacy ltd, Mr Musonda Chikosa
09.2019 - 02.2021
Diploma - Pharmacy
EvelynHone College of Applied Arts And Commerce
High School Diploma - undefined
Rufunsa Girls Technical Secondary School
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