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Maria Pretorius

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Pharmacist

Dischem South Africa
Vredenburg, Western Cape
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians in daily operations and tasks.
  • Addressed customer inquiries regarding medications, insurance, and billing.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
  • Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Direct
Centurion, Pretoria
11.2013 - 07.2022
  • Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
  • Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
  • Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
  • Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.

Pharmacy Manager

S-Buys Pharmacy
Saveway, Witbank
01.2011 - 09.2013
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
  • Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
  • Ordered inventory on weekly basis to meet anticipated demand and reduce backorders.
  • Resolved customer inquiries concerning their prescriptions, insurance coverage, pricing or other related issues.

Pharmacist

Ridge Pharmacy
Reynoridge, Witbank
06.2007 - 12.2010
  • Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
  • Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
  • Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.

Pharmacist

Rite-aid
Virginia And New Jersey, USA
06.2003 - 12.2006
  • Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
  • Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
  • Verified third party reimbursement eligibility through automated systems.
  • Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Potchefstroom
South Africa
03-1998

Skills

  • Operational Oversight
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivation
  • Critical Thinking

Affiliations

  • Running

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist SA - 1998
  • Licensed Pharmacist USA- 2003

Timeline

Community Pharmacist

Dischem South Africa
09.2022 - 03.2024

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Direct
11.2013 - 07.2022

Pharmacy Manager

S-Buys Pharmacy
01.2011 - 09.2013

Pharmacist

Ridge Pharmacy
06.2007 - 12.2010

Pharmacist

Rite-aid
06.2003 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Potchefstroom

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