Pharmacists are an important part of the healthcare team and play a vital role in patient well-being. In order to provide the best care to patients, pharmacies will typically hire pharmacy technicians as medical professionals, to help and support pharmacists in the treatment of patients. The path to becoming a pharmacy technician can vary by […]
What is Pharmacy Workflow? Pharmacy workflow is the sequence of steps, from start to finish, required to complete a task, like filling a prescription for a customer. Well-organized and well-designed workflows increase productivity while ensuring high-quality care and customer service to people coming into your retail pharmacy for their prescriptions. Too often, retail pharmacies are […]
What is Pharmacist Burnout? Pharmacist burnout is feeling physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion related to the job. You may develop a negative viewpoint and lose your ability to care for your patients and coworkers. Eventually, you’ll start to wonder if you are even making a difference, and you may consider leaving your job. Pharmacy burnout […]
One of the greatest things about working as a pharmacy tech is that in many cases, this is one of the most flexible jobs in the healthcare industry. As pharmacies are open outside regular office hours and in some cases, 24 hours a day, pharmacy techs may often have to work evening or overnight shifts as […]
The interview for a travel pharmacy position may be different from a regular interview, but you should take it just as seriously. Preparation is the key to having a confident, successful interview. Before the Interview The best thing you can do to improve your chances of getting the job is to prepare for the interview. […]
As a pharmacy technician, it is easy to make mistakes. However, mistakes are not always caught. In fact, research shows that only 85 percent of mistakes are caught by pharmacy technicians before the medication gets to the patient. Dispensing medication is inherently risky and a cause for concern. On a national level, errors occur at […]
Since early 2020, the pandemic has affected so many aspects of our lives, from daily routines to how patients receive medical care. COVID-19 was a catalyst for digital transformation initiatives throughout many areas of the pharmaceutical industry, leading to digital health advancements, new models for in-home care, and the rapid development and delivery of diagnostic […]
Many pharmacists interested in moving from a retail pharmacy to a clinical role find that it’s often not an easy transition to make. Making the leap can be overwhelming and maybe even a little scary, but if this is something you’re interested in doing, don’t let that stop you. There are ways to make the […]
