Sifiso Marvin Mahlaba

Experienced Pharmacist Assistant & Customer Service Professional
Soweto, ZA.

About

Highly dedicated Pharmacist Assistant and customer service professional with over a decade of experience in healthcare and high-volume call center environments. Proven ability to manage complex prescriptions, optimize patient care, and drive operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills to enhance client satisfaction and maintain high-quality standards in fast-paced settings.

Work

Clicks (LOCUM)
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Pharmacist Assistant

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Currently serving as a Pharmacist Assistant, providing essential support in medication dispensing and patient care within a retail pharmacy setting.

Highlights

Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, adhering to all regulatory guidelines.

Provided direct customer service, answering patient queries and ensuring a positive pharmacy experience.

Managed prescription processing and inventory tasks to support daily operations.

Medipost Courier Company
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Pharmacist Assistant

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Supports medication delivery operations by managing prescriptions, patient communications, and administrative tasks for a courier pharmacy.

Highlights

Processed DOH prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and compliance for timely medication dispatch.

Managed patient communication to confirm delivery addresses and resolve medication queries, improving delivery success rates.

Streamlined daily reporting and administrative tasks, enhancing team efficiency and operational flow.

Coordinated with colleagues to distribute responsibilities, ensuring smooth handling of high-volume medication orders.

Medipost Courier Company
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Call Centre Agent

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed high-volume inbound and outbound calls, resolving medication and delivery queries for a courier company.

Highlights

Handled a high volume of calls related to medication deliveries and inquiries, consistently meeting service level targets.

Verified and updated patient delivery addresses and medication queries, minimizing delivery errors and improving customer satisfaction.

Collaborated with the courier team to track and expedite medication deliveries, ensuring timely patient access to essential prescriptions.

Transferred complex clinical queries to pharmacist assistants and performed security checks via email, maintaining data integrity.

Pharmacy/Healthcare Provider (Inferred)
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Customer Service / Prescription Handling

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Provided comprehensive customer service and prescription management, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and patient record keeping under pharmacist supervision.

Highlights

Greeted customers and assisted in locating OTC medications, enhancing the in-store experience and accessibility.

Processed prescriptions from patients and healthcare providers, ensuring accuracy and completeness before pharmacist approval.

Prepared and labeled medications, including ointments, creams, and liquids, according to prescriptions and pharmacist guidance.

Managed stock levels, restocked shelves, and ordered supplies, contributing to efficient inventory management and preventing shortages.

Maintained accurate patient records and prescription histories, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

Europcar
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Vehicle Replacement Agent / Call Centre Agent

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed vehicle replacement logistics and provided customer support, optimizing operational processes and enhancing client satisfaction.

Highlights

Coordinated vehicle replacements for clients, collaborating with branches to ensure vehicle availability and timely service.

Created and managed queries on the system for seamless communication with insurance providers, streamlining claims processes.

Conducted root cause analyses and implemented improvements, identifying and resolving business process inefficiencies.

Compiled and submitted weekly and monthly reports on evaluation and calibration scores, providing actionable insights to management for performance tracking.

Influenced and developed team members, providing support and feedback to improve operational efficiency and achieve set targets.

Multichoice (Inter-Active Technologies)
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Call Centre Agent / Supervisor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Supervised call center operations, ensuring high-quality customer service and agent performance through coaching and monitoring.

Highlights

Monitored and evaluated agent calls to maintain accurate details and statistics, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Coached agents on call handling techniques, improving overall customer service delivery and call resolution rates.

Resolved complex billing queries and technical breakdowns on devices, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Identified knowledge gaps and organized training sessions, contributing to continuous improvement in agent performance.

Education

Central Johannesburg College
Dooronfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

Certificate/Diploma

Electrical Studies, Technical Drawing, Life Studies

Kwabhekilanga
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Matric

General Studies

Certificates

SAPC: P65045

Issued By

South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Skills

Pharmacy Operations

Pharmacist Assistant, DOH Prescription Processing, Prescription Checking, Patient Diagnosis & Treatment, Medication Preparation, OTC Medication Dispensing, Inventory Management, Stock Control, Product Expiry Management, Patient Record Keeping, Unisolve, Leap.

Customer Service & Communication

Call Centre Operations, Client Satisfaction, Patient Communication, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Client Queries, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Conflict Resolution.

Operational Management

High-Volume Environment, Process Optimization, Error Management, Detail Orientation, Time Management, Report Generation, Performance Tracking, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Resource Allocation.

Leadership & Teamwork

Team Player, Team Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Influence, Relationship Management, Training & Development.

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis, Trend Identification, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Compliance Monitoring.

Professional Attributes

Integrity, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Proactive Approach.

References

Potiwa Porazi

DOH Manager, Medipost. Phone: 071 999 3902, Email: purazi@medipost.co.za

Nkateko Chauke

Call Centre Manager, Medipost. Phone: 073 333 3838, Email: Callcentre2@medipost.co.za

Khanyisile Madlala

Europcar. Phone: 061 454 1113