Corpus Christi Pharmacy Technician

DIDEM AKSOY SENOL

(Pharmacist)

**********@*****.*** Corpus Christi, Texas, 78414

https://www.linkedin.com/in/didem-a-1a9b0a72/

Summary

I graduated from Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, in 1998. I have worked as a public servant for 19 years, first in a pharmaceutical factory immediately after my graduation, then in a private hospital, and finally in drug reimbursement unit of Social Security Institution of Turkey. I retired in June 2023, and then moved with my family to Corpus Christi, TX, since my husband got a job offer from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. I am currently living in Corpus Christi as a permanent residence.I have been pharmacy technician certificate. Skills

Vaccination Administration (if needed)

Drug Inventory Management

Drug Utilization Review

Prescription Filling

Drug Safety

Interpreting Orders

Medication Therapy Management

Advanced Math Skills

Secure Storage of Medications

Verifying Inventory

Experience

Pharmacist,

(Aug. 2005 – July 2023)

Social Security Institution of

Turkey,

Istanbul, Turkey

Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling

Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed

Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions

Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients

Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling

Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms

Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications CV

Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories

Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing

Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications

Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines

Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery

Monitored current literature sources to keep informed about new developments in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical industry

Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines

Verified third party reimbursement eligibility through automated systems

Prepared medications based on physician orders

Dispensed drugs in hospital environments

Managed inventory and reduced costs by negotiating prices with multiple generic pharmaceutical suppliers

Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance DA limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.

Hospital Pharmacist,

(Sept. 2003 – Aug. 2005)

Private Levent Hospital,

Istanbul, Turkey

Provided medication and pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients.

Maintained accurate records of medications dispensed, including dosage information, patient instructions, and cost.

Ordered, stocked, labeled, and stored drugs in accordance with hospital policies.

Evaluated prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing. Counseled patients on drug interactions, side effects, dosage regimens, storage requirements, and other related matters.

Monitored drug therapies by reviewing patient profiles and providing feedback to physicians regarding therapeutic outcomes.

Performed quality assurance activities such as checking for outdated medications or expired products.

Ensured compliance with federal regulations related to the storage of controlled substances.

Assisted in the development of new pharmacy protocols or processes to improve safety standards or efficiency levels.

Reviewed requests for medication refills from physicians and authorized refills when appropriate according to hospital policy guidelines.

Developed strategies with departmental supervisors to reduce costs associated with purchasing drugs without compromising quality standards.

Dispensed drugs in hospital environments. Prepared medications based on physician orders.

Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers. Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.

Pharmacist,

(Nov. 1998 – Nov. 2002)

Deva Medicine Factory,

Istanbul, Turkey

Compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals according to established formulas and recipes.

Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Pharmacy, Sept.1998

Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

Interests

swimming

reading book

listening to classical music

chatting with my friends

travel

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