CVS/pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician

June 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

I would like people to know how much this job really teaches you and prepares you for future pharmacy jobs. Also, it's important to know that the training process is very extensive, so new hires should make sure they have enough time to complete it.

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Pharmachy Technician

May 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I enjoy the positive guidance i receive daily. Im positive im guided in the right way under supervision of my pharmacist Diane and Naz.

What I wish was different

That i had started this position earlier. I still feel like i can learn more and with due time, thats achievable.

Advice

Not everyone is as lucky as i am to be given patient guidance and to be taught well. My pharmacist constant helps me improve in areas that i know im weak in. Telling her about what i would like to learn, she eagerly begins to explain what i may or may not needed for future purposes.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

December 2015 • Denton, TX

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It takes hard work and a lot of dedication to do this job, however it is very rewarding in the long run. You can make it into a career or use it as a steppingstone stone to go on to something else

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Customer Service Representative

May 2018 • Chester Springs, PA

What I liked

There was always something to do, I was never standing around bored out of my mind.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a routine schedule each week.

Advice

Staying calm and being kind to customers is absolutely key for thid position.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

December 2017 - September 2018 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I liked being able to have a job that was related to my career as a nurse. Learning about all the different medications was very interesting, and has already begun to help me in my career.

What I wish was different

I wish that the store I worked at had more hours to give to employees. We were short staffed, and really could have used extra help.

Advice

I would say to not let the insurance issues get you down. It will (eventually) get easier to deal with insurance.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

July 2015 • Nacogdoches, TX

What I liked

Helping and learning.

What I wish was different

They need more employees

Advice

Get ready to work.

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Pharmacy Technician

February 2012 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

I like the hours and flexibility at my position during the semester.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Pharmacy Technician

August 2017 • Endicott, NY

What I liked

Fast pace

What I wish was different

Calling

Advice

Be comfortable on the phone

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

March 2016 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Great flexible schedule for school, they work with your school schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish cvs paid for my certifications

Advice

Work hard and you'll be well compensated

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

September 2017 • Lakeland, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

I would recommend really working on time management skills. Not only do I dedicate my time to working in the pharmacy, but I also have to do outside training and continuing education.

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Pharmacy Technician

April 2018 • Manassas, VA

What I liked

Production is my favorite part of the pharmacy. This is where counting pills and answering phone calls happens.

What I wish was different

I had almost no free time over the summer. I was working 6 days a week.

Advice

Always ask for help when you don’t understand something behind the pharmacy. They will always be glad to help you learn.

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Pharmacy Technician

June 2018 • Waltham, MA

What I liked

My job offers me real-world health care experience while expanding my understanding of medication type and administration. I also admire that I am engaged in science outside of the classroom by helping the pharmacist prepare patients’ medication packages.

What I wish was different

It would have been beneficial, in the beginning especially, to have known how to handle customer frustration regarding their medication.

Advice

Being a pharmacy technician introduces you to the pharmacy world. If you are interested in pharmacy, this job is perfect in terms of preparing you for pharmacy school.

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Pharmacy Technician

May 2018 • Brecksville, OH

What I liked

In Pre-Medicine and have learned hundreds of drug names. I have also learned some functions and generic names which will be extremely helpful.

What I wish was different

The learning process was very rapid and at first overwhelming.

Advice

Don’t get discouraged! It’s get easier after about two months.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

February 2016 • Clearwater, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It will be tough to start out, but you're in a learning process so don't give up and continue learning.

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Pharmacy Technician

August 2016 • Stow, OH

What I liked

Learning about the insurance and pharmaceutical industries.

What I wish was different

It is a customer service job more than a clinical job

Advice

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Pharmacy Technician

June 2018 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

I really enjoyed helping people, and learning new information regarding medications

What I wish was different

I wish I had more training before I started working

Advice

i would say that it was really rewarding and a great learning experience

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Pharmacy Technician

May 2018 • West Allis, WI

What I liked

I liked learning what my goal career was actually like in day to day life. I liked helping people and overall learning how the pharmacy industry worked.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Lenox, MA

What I liked

I really enjoyed getting to know my coworkers and working with the community. It's tough working in a pharmacy because most people are there because they are sick. Having a positive impact on people having a bad day made this experience meaningful for me.

What I wish was different

I wish I didnt have to commute 45 minutes to the store where I worked.

Advice

I think working a job over the summer is good for making money, but if you are looking to gain experience in the field you are aspiring to join then you should find a job that is related to your field of study.

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Pharmacy Technician

June 2018 • Forest Hills, NY

What I liked

I originally applied as a sales associate at CVS/pharmacy. However, the manager approached me with an offer of a higher salary and more flexible hours if I agreed to do the required training and work as a pharmacy technician. As a college student, the offer of a higher salary and more convenient hours really enticed and ultimately persuaded me to take the job. I knew it would be a challenge considering I knew nothing about pharmacy because I am a finance major. I love learning new things every day that I wouldn't have otherwise never known had I not taken the job. The environment is very fast paced which I personally prefer.

What I wish was different

I would've preferred to have known beforehand how extensive the training would've been. Nonetheless, it was all worth it. Because although every day brings new challenges of all kinds and the days are tough, I love my job.

Advice

If considering working as a Pharmacy Technician for CVS/pharmacy be prepared to do the work and all the necessary training. If you like a challenge, then this job is definitely for you! Be ready to learn fast!

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Pharmacy Technician

May 2018 • Bourbonnais, IL

What I liked

I love that I got experience in my field of study and that I felt like I got to help patients every day!

What I wish was different

Just wish I could have started sooner!

Advice

I would advise that you have patience, be positive,and never be afraid to ask questions or get help. It's a lot to get used to at first, but you'll get the hang of things quickly

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