/r/PharmacyTechnician

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A subreddit for Pharmacy Technicians of all stripes to talk about their work, answer questions for each other, and share information about working in the pharmacy.

This sub is to try to alleviate some of the Technician related traffic on /r/pharmacy .

Post anything you like, just keep it clean and Tech related. Don't forget to stop by /r/pharmacymemes for some humor and don't forget to check out our flair!

Rules:

  • Any violations of HIPAA will not be tolerated and will result in a ban

  • Any personal attacks on other member will result in an immediate ban

  • Any stories about the pharmacy you would like to talk about? You may also visit /r/TalesFromThePharmacy

/r/PharmacyTechnician

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8

Hard Azz PTCB exam

Passed. It was difficult. I thought I failed until the last page said "Pass."

3 Comments
2024/11/30
23:24 UTC

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VA techs

Do you love it? I have an opportunity at the VA and I'm on the fence. I sometimes like the pace of retail. How do you feel about your benefits?

4 Comments
2024/11/30
19:00 UTC

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This bottle MIGHT be open

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2024/11/30
18:33 UTC

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One of the funniest interactions

Patient was upset because Medicaid stopped paying for Novolog and now wants Humalog. Pharmacist (who is also the store manager) was trying to explain this to the patient. (Note: the other pharmacist had already explained this to him the day before. Also, I work in an outpatient psych clinic.)

Patient - "I need your superior" Pharmacist - "I am the superior" Patient - "Got any proof"

At that point, everyone but the pharmacist were in the back, crying laughing.

1 Comment
2024/11/30
18:27 UTC

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Walgreens Scrubs Available (2X)

Hey guys! I quit Walgreens like a week ago just cause I didn’t feel physically ready as someone who just had surgery and hated jeopardizing my mental health. I have 2 pairs of 2X Walgreens scrubs that I will literally ship to anyone in need. The pants were originally “tall” but my husband hemmed them for me! Literally just comment or dm me and I will ship them. They’re clean ofc and only worn once! I have one top I haven’t even opened.

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2024/11/30
15:27 UTC

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Pharmacy technician

Hello everyone I need advice I passed the ptcb test so I have the licence I'm a registered pharmacy technician as well so I have a year applying and going to interviews to Nortwell, Northshore and Presbyterian hospitals, also applying for the correctionals but I'm not taken. anyone knows how to get a job in New York hospitals, I'm. Very hopeless is very discouring going to multiple interviews and not be selected for the job. I'm bilingual 10+ years experience in retail, specialty and long term care pharmacy. Any advice how to handle interviews or any names, recommendations? After interview I do sent the thank you notes or covert letters but nothing happens.

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2024/11/30
13:19 UTC

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How to be a Pharmtech ?

Hello, I really want to work abroad particulary in Singapore as Pharmacy Technician but I don't have a backer or any relatives who can help me with. I tried sending my resume on LinkedIn unfortunately no response from them. Anyone here can share their journey on how to be a filipino Pharmtech in Singapore? Did you go through Agency? Any tips and advice? Thank you.

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2024/11/30
13:12 UTC

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Advice for a 17 year old

Hello there (I hope I'm doing this right). I'm currently 17 and I want to have a future in the pharmacy field. So I first want to get my pharmacy technician license/certification and eventually work at my local pharmacy (specifically Walgreens because it's close to home but there's other pharmacies in my area). I've heard from many different sources that you need to be 18, have a degree, etc (for reference, my state says that I have to be at least 17 to be a registered technician) to even work in a pharmacy. I just need some advice on how to get started with the process because everywhere I look online has not been helpful. Like where do I start, how long is this process, does it cost money? So many questions and so few answers. Thank you in advance!

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2024/11/30
01:45 UTC

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Is the pharmacy tech toolbox website

Hello everyone I'm currently enrolled in a Ed2go pharm tech class and I couldn't find the answers so I could create a study guide and this website pharmacytechtoolbox.com is it a good website to use? And do you recommend a tutor that you know

0 Comments
2024/11/29
22:24 UTC

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Training Pharmacy Tech

I'm a new tech, training for ab a month now and I feel like im still annoying the other techs and pharmacists with questions and mistakes 😂 my mistakes are minimal and it takes a long time to learn everything, but idk i feel like I'm annoying/bringing down the flow of things heh. Everytime I think i got something down there will be something new i didn't encounter and it's just a bit stressful. Trying to give myself time to learn but idk it's a lot haha

7 Comments
2024/11/29
22:15 UTC

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Pay

Hello, I was wondering about pharmacy techs. What do they do and how much is the pay starting out and then with experience? anyone who knows I'd love to know thank you

1 Comment
2024/11/28
22:17 UTC

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Pharmacy Tech License at Walgreens

Hello! I just finished my training at Walgreens to become a pharmacy tech. I was told to become licensed, I need 160 hours logged (which i have) and then i need to pass a test. My manager told me it will be an hour and a half or so and like, 40 questions. I wasn't aware that i had to take a test after my training. I thought it was only the ptcb later on, not right after training. Anybody know whats on it or how to study? Is it hard?

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2024/11/29
03:29 UTC

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Should I start looking for another job ?

I started working for the red heart company at the beginning of the year as a fs clerk but I was always scheduled for pharmacy since I was in pharmacy school and was working on getting my license. 5 months after sending in my license I got it 2 weeks ago and I’ve been begging my boss to accept my pharmacy tech application and to teach me. we are at a core (union) store and there’s about to be a merge from surrounding red heart stores that are closing and we are getting all of their customers so I literally have not moved from pickup/ drive thru (yes, just me doing both because the other techs avoid pickup 😭) and I can’t get RTS done until after lunch which is when someone else just takes over since it’s so hectic. Finally today on thanksgiving he let me fill but it was literally just 10 scripts, and back to pickup I went. I get frustrated because I feel like I’m never going to get a chance to learn since he has his favorite techs and they walk all over him. It also doesn’t help that we have a new DL & DPC who take over making the schedule and are so strict about OT. I just feel like everyday I have to be bothering him about teaching me. I personally feel like I’m a really good employee and my boss has told me that he prefers me over other employees because I’m fast and I connect well with customers but I don’t feel appreciated.

0 Comments
2024/11/29
09:11 UTC

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Help with student technician application (NHS)

Hi Guys,

I applied for the student technitan post at the NHS trust that I work at, and somehow I got it!

But the thing is, after inital maths and english assessments, then getting shortlisted and having an interview, you still have to do more maths, english, and science assessments.

I have made it this far but I feel like I'm going to fail these assessments, the English isn't too much of a worry, and the maths I'm not confident on, but the science is my weak spot.

Does anyone have any tips/advice/resources, I found out that I got it today and the assessments are next week.

Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/11/29
21:40 UTC

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Making Resume Look Good?

Hi all, looking for a career change and hoping to work as a pharmacy tech in a hospital/ compounding pharmacy/ basically anything but retail :’)

I’ve been in marketing for the past 5 years for an attorney and just burnt out/ tired of the mental gymnastics. Before that, I worked at a Starbucks for 5 years so I’m hoping both of these will look good on a resume for people skills/ customer service/ not job hopping, etc.

I took an online course on my own and passed the PTCE this week, so just waiting for the official certification and then submitting the paperwork to my state. I was wondering if anyone had resume tips or know of anything that employers would specifically want to see?

I wouldn’t mind taking CE classes/ other certifications in my spare time if that would also help. Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/11/29
19:51 UTC

1

Band 6 interview prep

Guys, I’ve got my interview for a band 6 lead pharmacy technician role in the hospital pharmacy in a week. Does anyone have any scenarios or questions I can use to prep for this? Any advice would be very much appreciated. ! I have been with the hospital for around 4 months and have adapted so quickly and am relied upon already by management and support new staff really well. I have extensive knowledge in community pharmacy (7+ years)

Please help

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2024/11/29
19:18 UTC

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Account Manager

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2024/11/29
18:35 UTC

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How much are you getting paid in PRIVATE owned pharmacies?

I’m considering negotiating a raise, I’m in LA and I get 23/hour (actually 19 after the tax deduction) with no health insurance or paid time off. I love the job but I’m reaching burn out and LA is very expensive, so I think I should start considering my options, I’ve been there for almost 2 years. How much are you getting paid in private owned businesses as a tech?

28 Comments
2024/11/29
17:04 UTC

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How its working in a hospital?

Im work in an retail as a pharmacy technician, but I would like to find a better place in the future. I want to know how is the work setting in a hospital; if its more difficult (like if they have you doing compounding or is more about the volume of prescriptions to fill)

What requirements and qualifications is needed to work there? How is the pay and does it raises? How is the day to day there? Is worthy in the long run, do they give you resources to upgrade your career in the field? Is the insurances or 401k good? and how are the breaks and PTO work there?

Im live in florida, so I dont know if it would different because of the cost of living.

11 Comments
2024/11/29
14:30 UTC

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I need advice

So this is extremely personal but back in the spring I had a miscarriage and in result tried to take my own life using my partners at the time medication. Now that I’m getting a divorce they keep threatening to call the board of pharmacy and tell them I took their prescription medication in hopes to get my pharmacy technician license revoked. I enjoy my job, this is the only thing that gives me purpose after all that I’ve lost. I don’t know what to do and the anxiety is eating me alive.

8 Comments
2024/11/29
14:29 UTC

6

Tis the season!

0 Comments
2024/11/29
14:00 UTC

0

Looking for advice for techs who are pregnant

My husband and I would like to have another baby. My concern is I work 7 11 hr night shifts and I’m the only tech there at night how do I go about making hazardous ivs or handling hazardous medications? I will put my child before my job and not risk there safety just looking to see if anyone was in this same position and had advice thanks

4 Comments
2024/11/29
06:15 UTC

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How to partial fill at Walgreens

Just started at Walgreens last month and have been wondering how to partial fill. Can someone give an example?

2 Comments
2024/11/29
05:37 UTC

84

It’s been awhile

11 Comments
2024/11/29
03:03 UTC

51

Pulmonologist can’t understand how a pharmacy works

11 Comments
2024/11/29
00:48 UTC

7

Black Friday at Walmart pharmacy?

In my first year as a tech just curious if Black Friday is busy for the pharmacy at Walmart ?

8 Comments
2024/11/28
22:45 UTC

3

Math that's in the PTCB test

Hello I'm soon studying the math that required to pass does anybody know what type of math is not in the PTCB test

7 Comments
2024/11/28
20:59 UTC

1

Anyone know what this thing is

Can’t find any exact matches on google images. Inscription ion is T over 10

0 Comments
2024/11/28
16:16 UTC

3

Medi-cal rx secondary ?

I’m curious to know if Medi-cal can be billed as secondary… patient has Aetna through their employer … my old pharmacist told me I can’t bill two insurances at the same time but today I seen other wise lol. I am in California if that matters.

6 Comments
2024/11/28
10:39 UTC

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