CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician Intern

July - November 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Gaining experience and knowledge on the job for my future profession

What I wish was different

That I would have been able to do this earlier

Advice

Be open to learning and interacting with patients

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Pharmacy Technician

May - August 2019 • New York, NY

What I liked

I liked meeting new people

What I wish was different

The store was understaffed

Advice

Don't take what customers say personally.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2019 • Wyckoff, NJ

What I liked

The experience

What I wish was different

Easier and more organized training

Advice

An opportunity to learn about medication, customer service, and organization.

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Phmarmacy Tecnincian

January 2017 • Spartanburg, SC

What I liked

Working with people

What I wish was different

Advice

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Pharmacy Technician

February 2017 • Absecon, NJ

What I liked

The job is relevant to my major and gives me the patient care experience that I need for my future career.

What I wish was different

I would have liked more hours since I was free all summer. Sometimes I felt that my pharmacy manager could've taught me more about the most common drugs so I wasn't very lost when I first started. However, taking the time to study and learn it on my own definitely enhanced my work experience.

Advice

It is an easy job if you focus and learn about pharmaceuticals on your own time.

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Pharmacist Technician

May - July 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I loved helping people! It was a lot of fun.

What I wish was different

The system was old. I wish it was a little faster!

Advice

Patience is key to being successful and happy!

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Shift Lead

July 2019 • Johnson City, TN

What I liked

I love CVS this is one of the best jobs I have ever had.

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish that could have been different is the khaki situation.

Advice

Keep calling until they answer

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

April 2019 • Hartland Township, MI

What I liked

I gained experiential knowledge of what it's like to work in a pharmacy. It helped my refine my goals for the future and adjust my 1, 5, and 10 year plans accordingly. Thus, my experience working in this industry was priceless.

What I wish was different

I was hired in to CVS by the pharmacy manager. I'll refer to him as "Nick" for anonymity. Nick was an amazing boss and truthfully, the reason I took the job over others. He always took the time to explain things to me, things that a technician didn't really need to know. He always went the extra mile and often came in on his own time to get a head start on the (crazy-long) list of prescriptions to be filled on any given day. Nick taught me a LOT. But, in the end, things didn't work out. He left the company and found a better position. He gave me his number on our last day working together and said he would still give me a letter of recommendation for grad school and would be happy to work together in the future if I ever needed a job. So, I guess I just wish he was still my boss but I'm so happy he moved on to something better.

Advice

When considering working in a pharmacy, it's important to be realistic. As a freshman in college, I think we all have these great ideas about what our jobs will be like when we graduate. We make being a pharmacist sound amazing and think, "You give patients life-saving medicine!" and "You work closely with patients and advise them on how to best treat, or even cure, their diseases!" But, in reality, on a day-to-day basis, you do not have time to talk to every patient, patients are not eager to change their lifestyle, you spend 70% of your day looking at a computer screen, 20% on the phone debating with doctors offices or insurance companies, and the remaining 10% working as a cashier. The above, idealistic statements are still true, but they're rare occurrences sprinkled on top of the real day's work. My advice would be to work in a busy pharmacy to make sure your idea of the job doesn't clash with reality before taking on debt and another four-year commitment. Then, if you still want to do it, go for it and give it your all!

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Pharmacy Technician

July 2017 • Coopersburg, PA

What I liked

I was lucky enough to work with a great staff of pharmacists and technicians who made going to work every day enjoyable. I am in pharmacy school, so this job has been a great learning experience in the field I am interested in.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

January 2019 • Wakefield, RI

What I liked

Working as a team, the more experienced staff were very understanding and really worked to make me a better employee

What I wish was different

As in any retail job, I wish corporate was more on the side of its employees when it came to customer service issues or any problems with the way the pharmacy was run.

Advice

Dont be afraid to make mistakes. You will make a lot of them. I and dont ever be afraid to admit you dont know something. It is always better to ask for help than to go into something blindly hoping to do it correctly.

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Shift Supervisor

January 2019 • Mokena, IL

What I liked

I like working as a shift supervisor because it gives me an insight into how the managerial aspect of retail works. I really liked connecting with the customers and providing a great service to them at my store.

What I wish was different

I wish the staff had the same energy and motivation as a did. Some of my co-workers were nonchalant when it came to working, which affected the general mood of the store

Advice

Everyone should work in retail once in their life. It truly teaches you to be patient and attentive to not only your co-workers but also with the customers

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Pharmacy Technician

March 2018 - September 2019 • Minnetonka, MN

What I liked

Patient interaction and the fast pace environment.

What I wish was different

The pay as well as the scheduling.

Advice

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with high stress levels.

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Pharmacy Clerk

May - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Being able to help people with what they needed.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gotten more experience to how the business operated.

Advice

I would be open minded. I met a lot of different people and personalities, but I was open to interacting with different cultured people I had never been around before.

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Sales associate

May 2017 • Ocean City, NJ

What I liked

Engaging with costumers

What I wish was different

Better communication with management

Advice

It is important to communicate effectively with coworkers

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Pharmacy Technician

June 2018 • Ship Bottom, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to learn about the different types of medications and insurance options. This is applicable to my studies at school.

What I wish was different

I wish customers would have not been so rude.

Advice

Take everything people say with a grain of salt because at the end of the day it does not matter and you are just doing your job.

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Sales floor

June 2019 • Myrtle Beach, SC

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Even on the bad days when you smile, it helps someone else smile. It is contagious and it really can brighten up your own mood. Working in customer service helps you learn what kind of people you will encounter in the future at other jobs.

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Sales Associate

March 2019 • Macon, GA

What I liked

I was able to cross train in the pharmacy and begin taking pharmacy technician classes that the company provides.

What I wish was different

I wish the hours had been different. Unfortunately there were no set hours so your schedule varied.

Advice

It can be a lot of information when you first start due to having to complete modules and training for the front and pharmacy, but it is worth it to continue to work hard and cross-train if applicable.

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Pharmacy Technician

March - September 2019 • Euclid, OH

What I liked

I liked learning about prescription drugs and the fact that my job was near home. My coworkers were also nice and helpful

What I wish was different

I wish that the customers were kinder but that’s pretty much every where you can have a handful of rude customers

Advice

I would share that if you like healthcare then this is the job for you. If you are considering being a pharmacy please work in a pharmacy once to see if it’s truly for you.

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Pharmacy technician

May 2019 • Fitchburg, MA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure you do all your training thoroughly and research everything before you go in. This is a real job that with one mistake could potentially hurt someone with the wrong medications

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Sale Associate

August 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

I liked the people, customers, workflow, my managers, coworkers, and so many other things. This is honestly one of the best jobs that someone my age could have. They are extremely easygoing, in the sense that they realize their workers have lives, but they also push you to do better so that you could possibly move up the company ladder if you wish.

What I wish was different

Honestly, the only thing I wish could be different is I wish that I had more time to make for CVS

Advice

I would say to make the most out of this job while you can, make sure that you enjoy it while it lasts if this is simply a part-time or in-the-mean-time job.

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