Hi, I’m
Khoza Mbewe
Kabwe
Summary
Licensed Pharmacist Manager with in-depth knowledge of ZAMRA regulations and retail pharmacy procedures. Strengths include clinical Pharmacy and retail Pharmacy. Skilled in preparing medications, training staff, maintaining inventory and solving patient inquiries. Hands-on experience supervising a team of 18 employees with accountability for ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of medications.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Galaxy PharmacyKabwe, Kabwe
Pharmacist Manager
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Filled and dispensed prescriptions daily.
- Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
- Promoted pharmacy services to patients and medical providers.
- Developed policies and procedures on how to serve our clients and how to reduce on expiries .
- Kept prescription drugs and controlled substances safe and secure in pharmacy.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions , providing guidance and leadership to employees.
Five Star PharmacyKabwe
Locum Pharmacist
10.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
- Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels
- Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Kabwe General HospitalKabwe, Kabwe
Senior Pharmacist
10.2017 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Coached staff on how to properly dispense medications, fill orders and serve customers.
- Purchased and organized supplies while maintaining compliance with proper storage procedures.
- Established strong policies governing pharmacy operations.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medication and potential drug interactions.
- Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Kabwe General HospitalKabwe
Pharmacy Intern
12.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
Education
University of ZambiaLusaka
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
10.2016
Skills
- In-Service Programs
- Prescription Review and Dosage
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Mathematics and Statistics
Certification
- Grade 12 certificate
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Health profession council of Zambia(HPCZ) full registration
- Practicing license 2022 January-December 2022
- Certificate Family planing and Abortion Requirement
Affiliations
HPCZ
PCZ
Reading, Listening to motivation and Meditating
I like books like the Richest man in Babylon
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Motivation from les Brown and Bishop TD Jacks
Guided Meditations By shri Arkashna
Timeline
Pharmacist Manager
Galaxy Pharmacy
06.2020 - Current
Locum Pharmacist
Five Star Pharmacy
10.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Pharmacist
Kabwe General Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2020
Pharmacy Intern
Kabwe General Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2017
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
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