Charlize Botha
Toronto, ON · 437-232-2235
charlizebotha5@gmail.com
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Registered pharmacist with over three years’ experience across community and hospital pharmacy settings. Strong background in customer service, patient communication, and accurate medication processing. Energetic, reliable, and highly detail-oriented, with a proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new workflows.
Employment History
Pharmacy Assistant - CPS
May 2025 – Present
Shoppers Drug Mart
Mississauga, L4V 1H3
  • Performing centralized prescription filling and preparation for final verification and distribution.
  • Supporting inventory management, including robot cell replenishment and expiry monitoring.
  • Maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a high-volume central fill environment.
Pharmacy Intern (PACE)
November 2025 – December 2025
Shoppers Drug Mart
Etobicoke, M8Y 1H6
  • Performed the activities pertaining to a pharmacist’s scope of practice under supervision, including patient counselling, MedsCheck services, and minor ailment prescribing.
  • Managed workflow while supporting the pharmacy’s staff with daily activities.
  • Demonstrated effective communication and documentation practices.
Pharmacist
October 2023 – March 2024
Clicks Pharmacy Rembrandt Mall
Paarl, 7646
  • Often assumed operational and managerial responsibilities as the sole pharmacist on duty.
  • Updated SOPs and record keeping systems, contributing to improved performance reviews and successful audits and inspections.
  • Managed stock ordering, receiving, reconciliation, and disposal.
Locum Pharmacist
July – September 2023
Clicks Pharmacies
Stellenbosch, 7600
  • Provided pharmacist services across multiple locations in the Boland area.
  • Adapted quickly to varying workflows, systems and pharmacy teams.
Pharmacist
March 2022 – April 2023
Dis-Chem Pharmacy Norwood
Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192
  • Practiced in a high-volume dispensary within a large pharmacy team.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to clarify therapies and resolve discrepancies.
  • Participated in training sessions for newly marketed medications.
Community Service Pharmacist
January – December 2021
Caledon Hospital
Caledon, 7230
  • Dispensed inpatient and outpatient medications in hospital and primary care clinics.
  • Issued ward stock and supported medication supply management.
  • Worked collaboratively with physicians and nurses in rural healthcare settings.
  • Supported patient adherence through education and follow-up.
Pharmacist Intern
December 2019 – December 2020
The Local Choice Pharmacy Riversdale
Riversdale, 6670
  • Completed pharmacist internship under direct supervision of a tutor pharmacist.
  • Assisted with dispensing workflow, patient communication, and medical aid applications and claims processing.
  • Adapted to rapid operational changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Cum Laude)
2016 – 2019
North-West University
Potchefstroom, 2520
  • Golden Key International Honour Society membership and award.
  • Merit bursary recipient throughout undergraduate studies.
Academic Activities
The practical aspect of the BPharm degree provided the opportunity to develop skills regarding:
  • Compounding and manufacturing of medications in various dosage forms.
  • Compiling, reviewing, and updating SOPs.
  • Measuring patients’ vital signs and performing basic diagnostic tests.
  • Applying principles of good housekeeping and cold-chain management to ensure medication safety and quality.
  • Research experience, including co-authoring a pharmacology literary review during the final six months of the BPharm program.
Professional Registrations
Registered Pharmacist – Part A (635897)
January 2026 – Present
Ontario College of Pharmacists
Member (Pharmacist)
January 2026 – Present
Ontario Pharmacist Association
Professional Liability Insurance
January 2026 – Present
Ontario Pharmacist Association
Registered Pharmacist (P52073)
January 2021 – Present
South African Pharmaceutical Council
Skills
Dispensing Systems
HealthWATCH, Kroll, Unisolve, ProPharm, RxSolution, JAC
Certifications & Training
  • Ontario Pharmacists Association | Injections & Immunizations (January 2026)
  • PharmAchieve | Certified TELUS Kroll Professional (August 2025)
  • Canadian Red Cross | Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C (BL) (August 2025)
  • NAPRA | Pilot Program to Prepare for Practical Training (August 2024)
  • University of Cape Town | Supply Chain Management Online Course (August 2022)
Additional Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.