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George  Mwase

George Mwase

Lusaka

Summary

Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technologist with over one year of experience in retail pharmacy environments for major national chains. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technologist

Mwaka Mushimba Holland
Lusaka , Zambia
07.2023 - Current
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Expedited prescription refills by efficiently processing refill requests from patients and verifying authorization from prescribers when needed.
  • Assisted pharmacists in managing drug inventory, monitoring expiration dates, and rotating stock to prevent waste.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Increased operational efficiency by utilizing pharmacy software systems for prescription processing, labeling, and record-keeping tasks.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on industry trends and best practices for optimal job performance.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Effective communication.
  • Proficiency in excel

Education

Diploma In Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Eden University
Lusaka
10.2023

Skills

  • Prescription Filling
  • Insurance Claim Processing Software
  • Prescription Pricing
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Compounding Techniques
  • Advanced math skills
  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Customer Service
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Proficiency in excel

Certification

  • Diploma in pharmacy certificate.
  • Provisional license.
  • Grade 12 certificate.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technologist

Mwaka Mushimba Holland
07.2023 - Current

Diploma In Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Eden University
George Mwase