I liked the management in the pharmacy a lot. They listened to my suggestions and ideas, praised employees when they did well, and we had routine one-on-one meetings to discuss how things were going.
What I wish was different
It takes a long time to get used to the system that they use, and that system is very outdated. I think things might go more smoothly if the system was updated.
Advice
Although there are some nice patients, be sure to expect angry patients and try your best to respond with empathy and kindness.
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Community Management Intern
May - August 2021 • New Kensington, PA
What I liked
I learned a lot in the pharmacy and learned how to manage different kinds of people
What I wish was different
I wish it would have been more organized and had clear dates of when I was doing things
Advice
Don’t feel pressured to accept a job offer after your internship if you are not absolutely sure you want to take it.
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Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician
July - October 2020 • Medford, NY
What I liked
I really enjoyed helping people throughout this Covid-19 pandemic. I administered Covid tests to anyone who wanted to get tested. I feel as if I made an impact on the fight against Covid-19!
What I wish was different
The only thing that I wish was different is that I could still be there administering tests being on the frontline with other brave individuals.
Advice
The one piece of advice I’d share about this experience is to tell the ones you care about that you love them. I’ve seen many people pass way due to Covid-19 and it’s sad. A majority of those individuals died alone without their loved ones. Tell those that you care about that you love them please
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
January 2019 • El Dorado Hills, CA
What I liked
The fast pace environment gave me the skills to balance projects and hone my communication skills. I gained an encompassing understanding of the healthcare industry from the unique perspective of the pharmacy. I loved working on a team and seeing myself make a difference in people's day.
What I wish was different
The expectations were ever increasing while hours and manpower were scarce. Working for a big corporation, it's easy to feel forgotten.
Advice
You have to be willing to work and step up to a challenge, that's when the experience was most fulfilling. There was a definite learning curve but the longer you work the easier the skills come.
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Customer Service Representative
February 2017 • Trenton, NJ
What I liked
Flexibility, ease of learning new tasks.
What I wish was different
Work load distribution, higher pay.
Advice
Be prepared for salty customers.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
July 2020 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The fast work pace.
What I wish was different
The computer systems.
Advice
Be ready to learn a lot about insurance, the pharmacy flow, and pharmacy drugs.
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Senior Pharmacy Technician
February 2019 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
The short notice on schedule changes
Advice
It is a lot of work
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Designated Hitter
August 2017 • Draper, UT
What I liked
Some friendly coworkers and good management
What I wish was different
I wish everyone took their tasks just a little more seriously
Advice
Pharmacy staff is pretty cool so try to get licensed or work as a dh
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Designated Hitter
January - August 2020 • Largo, FL
What I liked
Great flexibility and availability. Compensation was good, and I felt like I belonged there.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to take longer shifts.
Advice
It can be boring doing the same things every day, but it's always fun when you talk to customers and regulars. It makes them feel good and it makes you feel much less bored.
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Customer Service Associate
September 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Dealing with customers and helping patients
What I wish was different
NO
Advice
Nice experience with a unique set of work and all the work is very nice
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
August 2011 • Pewaukee, WI
What I liked
The work
The knowledge gained
The coworkers
What I wish was different
Management seeing you as a person not a task
Advice
Take everything with a grain of salt, it will get better
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Designated Hitter
June 2018 - August 2019 • Brookfield, WI
What I liked
I liked the customers I worked with and the experience of working behind the pharmacy and learning the ins and outs
What I wish was different
I wish they were not so strict on scheduling and were more flexible.
Advice
If you’re going into a field that involved pharmacy or pharmaceuticals this is a good entry way to eventually become a pharmacy technician and get ahead of the game on learning a lot about inside the pharmacy
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Pharmacy Technician
November 2016 - July 2020 • Jasper, IN
What I liked
The people and the patients that I was helping.
What I wish was different
Nothing really, sometimes the workload was slow but it enabled me to catch up on other things.
Advice
The patient is always right no matter the circumstances.
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Customer Service Representative
July - September 2020 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The assistant manager I closed with was amazing
What I wish was different
The negative competition between day and night shift workers
Advice
Have patience and mental preparedness for very labor intensive days.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
November 2019 • Midlothian, VA
What I liked
I like that I have an amazing team of managers and co-workers with whom I can help provide excellent service to all patients. I also have the opportunity to develop my experience in healthcare so that I may contribute to the medical field in the near future.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Pharmacy Technician
May 2019 - February 2020 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked meeting new people and learning about all the medications I was working with.
What I wish was different
I wish the clients took more responsibility for THEIR medications.
Advice
This job is hard work, but great experienced..
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
April 2020 • Mebane, NC
What I liked
Good pay
What I wish was different
- It's fast paced
Advice
-Be fast
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
June 2020 • Rock Island, IL
What I liked
I enjoy the face paced work environment and learning much from the pharmacists about the different medications that are being prescribed and filled.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Pharmacy Technician
March - July 2020 • Stafford Spgs, CT
What I liked
I loved learning more about medications and their usages.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
I would recommend doing it! It is a great experience especially for someone pursuing a degree in medicine
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Cashier
July 2020 • Slidell, LA
What I liked
Customers
What I wish was different
Managers
Advice
Wear comfy shoes because you will be on your feet a lot.
