EDZHEM DEGIRMENDZHIOGLU
Pharmacist
Summary
Pharmacist with over four years of international experience in Turkey, the UK, and Ireland, recognized for upholding exceptional standards of accuracy, ethics, and patient safety in diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates a strong ability to adapt quickly to varying environments and a proactive approach to learning and innovation. Committed to contributing to progressive pharmaceutical environments, with a keen interest in supporting the development of cutting-edge healthcare solutions that enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
OTC Advisor
City Pharmacy
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored and ordered pharmacy supplies to meet customer demand.
- Cleaned equipment and containers between use to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked inbound pharmacy stock met quantities listed on delivery records.
- Consulted patients on current conditions and provided treatment advice.
Pharmacist
Harmoni Pharmacy
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff to increase team productivity and efficacy.
- Assisted patients with friendliness and enthusiasm, which resulted in 95% positive feedback from patients.
- Preparing the prescription following the patient's past profile, providing effective warnings about its use, interaction with the drugs used, and storage conditions.
- Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
- Effectively inform patients about OTC and dermo-cosmetics.
Intern pharmacist
Redwood Pharmacy
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Took initiative to support busy teams and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Merchandised counters with attractive displays to increase pharmacy sales.
- Followed established standards and procedures in clinical environment.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by assisting in inventory management, medication storage organization, and restocking shelves.
- Explained pharmacy processes to help patients plan for medication needs.
Intern pharmacist
Aslan Pharmacy
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Gathered, organised and assessed information to make well-informed decisions, resulting in a 10% increase in efficiency.
- Followed instructions in methodical way to minimise risk of errors.
Education
Master in Pharmacy (5-year degree) - Pharmacy
Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey06-2021
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey06-2021
Skills
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Problem-solving & detail orientation
- Effective communication
- Multicultural awareness
- Time management
- Patient counselling & education
- Regulatory compliance & patient safety
- Data privacy & confidentiality
- Pharmacy practice experience
- Digital health and AI integration in pharmaceutical processes
- Drug–herb interaction analysis & evidence-based medication use
Certification
Managing Conflict of Interest in National Pharmaceutical Systems (WHO)
Other Experience
Food & Beverage Server – Knoebels Amusement Resort, USA (2019)
Timeline
OTC Advisor
City Pharmacy
07.2024 - 06.2025
Pharmacist
Harmoni Pharmacy
11.2022 - 12.2023
Intern pharmacist
Redwood Pharmacy
12.2021 - 07.2022
Intern pharmacist
Aslan Pharmacy
10.2020 - 06.2021
Master in Pharmacy (5-year degree) - Pharmacy
Anadolu University
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Anadolu University