Devis Mhagama
Dodoma,Tanzania
Summary
Proven Clinical Pharmacist with a track record of optimizing patient care at Dodoma Christian Medical Center Trust, enhancing treatment outcomes through interprofessional collaboration and patient education. Skilled in pharmacokinetics analysis and inventory management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Dodoma Christian Medical Center Trust
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
- Enhanced clinical pharmacy services through the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Oversaw inventory management processes within the pharmacy department, ensuring accurate tracking of medications for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Pharmacist
Dodoma Christian Medical Center Trust
10.2014 - 11.2022
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Intern Pharmacist
Muhimbili National Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Educated patients on proper medication administration techniques, potentially reducing adverse effects or complications from incorrect usage.
- Increased efficiency in the pharmacy by implementing best practices for proper storage, organization, and handling of medications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing questions and concerns regarding their prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Assisted pharmacists in conducting medication therapy reviews, identifying potential drug-related problems and formulating interventions to enhance patient care.
- Supported pharmacists in optimizing treatment plans for patients, ensuring safe and effective medication use.
- Facilitated insurance claims processing by verifying coverage information and resolving any discrepancies or denied claims promptly.
- Promoted medication adherence through regular follow-ups with patients, offering support as needed throughout their treatment journey.
- Assisted in conducting quality assurance checks on compounded products to verify accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Pharmaceutical Assistant
Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Tracked company inventory in multiple databases and prepared and filed required clinical documentation and reports.
- Developed innovative branded marketing collateral for use by sales team in sales cycle process.
- Identified opportunities and developed business cases to introduce new products and features while learning marketing segmentation processes and optimizing product segmentation for positioning, product bundling and pricing.
- Expedited prescription refills through effective coordination between patients, prescribers, and pharmacists—reducing wait times for customers significantly.
- Enhanced pharmacy operations by assisting with inventory management and maintaining a well-organized workspace.
- Aided pharmacists in compounding medications, ensuring precise measurements and adherence to quality standards.
- Assisted in training employees from different institutions in infusion (intravenous fluid) productions and extemporaneous preparations.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
Muhimbili University of Heathy And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
St John's University of Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania12.2013
No Degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy
Kilimanjaro06.2009
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care Optimization
- Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Medication Reconciliation
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Pharmacokinetics Analysis
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Pharmaceutical care planning
- Sterile Product Preparation
- Specialized Pharmacy Services
Certification
- Licensed [ PHARMACIST]
- CLinical Pharmacist ,License number - 0101212
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Dodoma Christian Medical Center Trust
12.2022 - Current
Pharmacist
Dodoma Christian Medical Center Trust
10.2014 - 11.2022
Intern Pharmacist
Muhimbili National Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2014
Pharmaceutical Assistant
Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy
06.2009 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
Muhimbili University of Heathy And Allied Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
St John's University of Tanzania
No Degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy
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