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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 8. 07. 2024
- Hi its me Rosa! Today's video is about my PROS and CONS of Being a Pharmacy Technician. I have worked as a Pharmacy Tech in a retail store for over TWO years. From my experience working there, I have made a list of the pros and cons of working in the pharmacy. Please let me know in the comments section down below if you are interested in working in the pharmacy or if you have any pros and cons if you are already working there! I'd love to hear what you have to say and let's start a chat!
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DISCLAIMER this is only my personal opinion and it is not a reflection of all Pharmacies and experiences working as a Pharmacy Technician.
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Thanks for sharing your experience as a pharmacy tech. It was good to know both the good and bad sides of being a pharmacy tech.
Iâm glad you enjoyed my video Jen! đ€ yes I agree I wanted everyone to know the good and bad of being a pharmacy technician!
Thank you for all the advice and tips on being a pharmacy tech :)
You're so welcome Jenny! I really appreciate the support âș
I love your honesty & energy in this đ not even a quarter of a way through and loving it already! Subscribed đ looking forward to seeing more! Your job does sound intense - definitely need more of a reward! x
Thanks so much Kristy!! Just trying to keep it real for everyone lol đ I really appreciate you taking the time to subscribe to my channel I hope you enjoy my future videos Iâm gonna be putting out đ„° oh yes girl it is Iâm taking a nice vacation once life is back to normal!!
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Iâll be cross training in Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Tech next week and have come across your videos and wanted to say thank you!!! I work in a retail grocery store as a Cashier (Publix) and the neat thing is that my company provides On the job training for Pharmacy Techs! Iâm super excited, but nervous for this new opportunity.
Thank you for the support! Best of luck on your journey as a pharmacy technician đ itâs great to have them train you because they will most likely pay for you to take the PTCB Exam!
You are right your coworkers become your family, being under staffed unites the pharmacy even more
Yes they do! My coworkers made me enjoy the job even more :)
I have been waiting to work in the pharmacy !! I am taking a college class on Pharmacy Technician !! Interesting video !There is so much I feel like learning .I hope I stay in my college class !
Best of luck you got this :)
Omg I love this & can relate in so many ways. This just gave me an idea to make a similar videođ great video!
Thanks so much girl Iâm glad you liked my video! đ„°â„ïž
Canât wait to watch many more of ur videos great work
More to come! Thank you so much I really appreciate it Jessica! You're so sweet! :)
makeupwith Jessicavargas I hope you can join our group on redditâ€ïž
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Rosa Perez yes would love too
ooo one of my friends is a pharmacy tech so this will be super interesting to watch!
So cool! I hope you like my video! Feel free to share this with your friend :) I would love to know about how she enjoys being a pharmacy tech :D
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@@RosaPerez OMG WILL GO NOW
Super helpful, Iâm very glad I came across your channel I am definitely going to subscribe and follow your socials for some inspiration as I am considering becoming a pharmacy technician very soonđ„°đâš
Thank you so much Sisi! Youâre so sweet! Iâm glad you enjoyed my videos and I wish you the best of luck on your journey to becoming a pharmacy technician âșïžâ„ïž
As a pharmacy tech, I agree with a lot of what you are saying; however, the benefits thing is no matter where you go or what position you are in. Cashier, manager, consultant, supervisor, tech, or even pharmacist. At least at the stores I've worked, if you are not full time then you are not considered for those benefits.
Yes you are right Kristina! I also was not eligible for health insurance as a part time employee.
Love your intro girl!!
Thanks love!!
Yes! Mondays can be stressful. The only day I need coffee âïž to deal ! Been in pharmacy for over 15 years. I still love tutoring pharm tech students though ! âïžđŻ itâs not for everyone. Pharmacy is allied health. Iâve had someone throw a pill đ bottle at me for refill before! Definitely need a thick skin!
I'm a senior in high school and I just got an interview for a pharmacy tech!!
Hi Marah! Thatâs awesome! I wish you the best of luck in your interview. âșïž Please feel free to add me on my social mediaâs which are linked in my video description if you have any questions prior to your interview and how it is like working as a pharmacy technician. Iâm happy to help you out as much as I can so you can get that job girl!đ€đ
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Very cool channel Rosa! :D love your vids keep going and never give up i subbed :D!
Thanks Oliver I appreciate the support! Iâm going to continue to make new content each week. I post regularly now on Tuesdays and Thursdays đ€
I loved this video, please make one on how you studied đ„ș
Hey Sandra!! Thank you for the idea! I would love to plan out a video and show you how I studied for the exam!! đ„°â„ïž
I love it !!!
Thank you so much Amina ! I'm happy you enjoyed my video!
Very interesting & informative đđ»âź
Glad you think so!
The pay is crazyyyy. Any healthcare job min pay shiuld be around 16- 20 for certification .
Loving your videos
I am sure now the pay is a little bit more than it was back then! With increased COL and inflation pay has gone up.
Im 17 and a junior in high school and I just got a job as a pharmacy tech!!
That is awesome! Congratulations! Are you working in retail?
Hi, thank you for the helpful video! I am currently a sophomore in college who will be applying to Physician Assistant school this spring! I recently got a job as a pharmacy technician (trainee) and I am super excited about it! I am finishing up my training through computer learning and then I will start working with my trainer in the next coming week!
You mentioned that you started working as a Pharmacy Technician during your sophomore year of college, so I was wondering how many hours you worked a week and how many credits you were taking? How did you balance being a full time student while working?
Hi there Tara! You can apply for PA school as a sophomore??? That's awesome! I wish you the best of luck working in the pharmacy :) Are you using that as your patient care hours though?
Yes I was a Sophomore when I started. I worked about 24 hours a week and was taking from 13-16 credits a semester. It was HARD. I was in clubs, mentored, did community service, worked out, worked in a research lab, and did clinical roatations (not all of this was at the completely same time) but if you want something in life you go for it :) I enjoyed every minute of college.
Love ur intro an your hair is beautiful
Thank you so much!!
Hi! I loved your video. I'm in doubt about being a pharmacy tech and a lab tech. Which one pays better? And which one is less stressful? Thank you
Lab scientist pays more than pharmacy technician. Scientist requires a 4 year bachelors degree whereas pharmacy technician does not.
My current role as an MLS is way less stressful than being a pharmacy tech but that is because I work at a small hospital. Larger laboratories and reference labs are typically very busy and can be more stressful. When I worked as a pharmacy technician I worked at a busy pharmacy which made it very stressful but my shifts would go by so fast.
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Thanks for liking my video!
What about vacations days ? Like how manny do they give ?
They donât offer me any unless you work over 30 hours a week regularly. If you work less they donât offer paid vacation time đ
Hello
I have a question about the employment benefit , so I know that you get health insurance benefits but do they offer for free or you have to pay for it ? And if you have to pay does it half price or full price ? Looking forward for your reply.
You have to pay for health insurance. Unfortunately it is not discounted and you have to pay full price for it.
@@RosaPerez how much does it cost ?
I canât give an exact number because it really does depend on the workplace and I think it also depends on how many hours you work. There is no fix cost per se.
I take my ptcb exam at the end of this month and I am so nervous đ
Hi love! Please don't be nervous! you have plenty of time to study for the exam and what I did was look over the study guide that shows the types of questions that will be on the exam. It's on the PTCB website! I'm posting a video next week about how I studied for the exam so please subscribe to make sure you don't miss the video! :D
hello !! how much do you get paid by being a pharmacist tech?
It depends where you live. Pay can
Range from $9-22 depending if you work retail or hospital pharmacy!
Iâm taking my pharmacy technician class though ashworth college. (Online) Iâm about half way through the course and then I will have to do 160 hours of externship through cvs or Walgreens . If you have any tips and advice let me know :) I am so nervous!!
Hi Taylor thanks so much for reaching out! Iâm glad things are going well in your pharmacy technician online class! Try to retain as much of the information as you can because a lot of it is very helpful when youâre doing your externship and for you to take the PTCB exam! I did not participate in an externship myself I am employed as a pharmacy tech and that is how I got my experience. During my time working we did have an extern come in to learn about the pharmacy. The best thing I would say for you to do is ask a lot of questions. Bring a notebook to write down notes. Donât focus on learning the computer systems because if you get hired as a pharmacy technician you may not be working at the pharmacy you were doing your externship at. I think you should focus more on learning the flow of the pharmacy and what each person does at each station as well as what questions are asked by customers and the pharmacist when you are filling and giving the medications. Try not to be nervous honestly take it as a great learning experience and if you donât like it at that pharmacy it doesnât mean that working at the pharmacy isnât for you you just might have to find somewhere else to work! Take it as an experience and learn from the ups and downs that you will face while you are there because mistakes will happen but I hope that youâre with a supportive team and pharmacists that can help you out đ If you have any further questions while you are training please let me know and feel free to add me on Instagram! I would love to message you on there or you can message me on here as well and Iâll gladly answer any questions you may have! đ€
Rosa Perez thanks so much girl! I just added you on ig my user name is @ps.itstay
Youâre welcome đ Iâm glad I could help! If you ever have any other questions or any other concerns about being at the pharmacy please let me know Iâll be happy to answer any questions you may have!
@@taylorjane2607 how do you do the externship online?
Hi same at ash worth any updates???
Hi rosa how are you? I am doing pharmacy technician and I did it on line. I have a question I am getting a hard time understanding the math can you please do some math calculations. Thank you
Hi yes! Iâm in the process of starting to make my own math videos!
Is there any specific ones you want me to go over or just pharmacy math in general?
Can you work in clinics or like doctor offices.
Both are places you can work at!
This could be a dumb question. But how much math do you do daily? Iâm planning on joining the USAF and thatâs an option for me
The majority is basic math. You do have to sometimes do conversions and use formulas but you can always write them down in a notebook so you don't forget.
Rosa Perez Iâm not the very best at math but it sounds like a simple job. I just donât want to go in and not be capable of doing it
Your capable of everything! I think the math is very manageable!
I have been working as a CNA for nine years now. I have been thinking about becoming a Pharmacy Technician just to try something different.
Go for it! Life is short. They will train you on the job.
I just got a job at cvs and apparently they unionized hopefully this helps as get better pay and benefits as techs
That's great. Pharmacy techs and people in healthcare do deserve more compensation.
@@RosaPerez yes exactly drive through pharmacy can be stressful
It is very stressful I agree :(
@@RosaPerez hospital seems to be much better plus better pay as of far
I heard hospital is the way to go for sure!
Do you have to work the cash register?
Hi Ariel thanks for reaching out! Yes you do.
I'm currently going to be a pharmacy tech trainee at cvs. Wanting to be a pharmacist!!!
That's awesome Selina! Let me know how that goes, if you have any questions please feel free to ask! Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell notifications to know when I post more Pharmacy Tech videos :)
Rosa Perez I definitely will I really liked your video and I have a baby on the way while still meeting my goals trying anyway lol.
Girl youâre gonna be a mommy and youâre still working! Omg youâre amazing just make sure to not overwork yourself too much and stay safe during the pandemic â„ïž make sure to always wash your hands. I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy đ„° when youâre ready to take the PTCB Iâll for sure have a video up on my channel on how I studied for the exam đ
Rosa Perez well thank you Iâm trying my best for do everything on my own mostly. And I always make sure to stay nice and healthy and that would be absolutely great thank you so much!!
You got this girl! Itâs gonna be tough but you know youâre strengths and never be afraid to ask anyone for help đ„°â€ïž
Iâm in my 60âs and work as a CS in my store, was offered to be a pharmacy technician earlier this year. I didnât realize how much there was to learn. I tech about 4 hrs, 2 days a week. Having a real hard time learning the drugs, any tips you can give on how to learn them?
Hi Patti thank you so much for reaching out!
Since you already work in the pharmacy I suggest asking the pharmacist you work with if you have some downtime to ask them what types of drugs are the ones that you should really know. The majority of drugs you should know are the ones on the fast track or the most commonly prescribed drugs in your pharmacy. A good way to learn them is to write them down and learn what they are used for :)
Rosa Perez thank you!
Youâre welcome! I hope things go well!
It's up to you if you want to answer this orn not, but are you at Walgreens or CVS, or another retailer? Currently I work front end at Walgreens but I'm looking to get into pharmacy and trying to figure out if I should stay with Walgreens or not.
Hi Ethan! I worked at Walgreens for about two years and I just left my position in June 2020. Walgreensâs boosted me from $10.50 in 2017 to when I left I was making $15.88 (Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area). I know they pay more than CVS, I have a friend who works at one and she made less than me. I say apply at both and see who gives you a better offer!
Hospital pays way better and is usually less stressful so if you have the opportunity for that I would totally go for it or work both if you want full time hours!
@@RosaPerez Thank you so much!
Youâre welcome Ethan! Since you already work at Walgreens they do like transferring cashiers to the pharmacy a lot of the times! Let me know how it all goes! Best of luck!
Rosa Perez I got the position as a DH so I train in pharmacy and work front end but Iâm going to talk to my SM next week and tell him Iâd like to be a tech as soon as possible.
Do you have to do the CPR test or thing?
Hi there! No you do not have to be CPR certified to work as a pharmacy technician :)
@@RosaPerez ok and thank you.
Youâre welcome! Please let me know if you have any more questions :)
Do you get paid working as you learn at the pharmacy
yes you do :)
what state is your pharmacy at?
Illinois
How much did pharmacy tech start at?
I have a video on my channel talking about the pay if you are interested:)
Do you need to be good at math to be a pharmacy tech?
You really only need basic math but you learn a lot on the job and once you learn calculations then itâs not as hard as it seems!
Rosa Perez thank you!!
Youâre welcome! Please feel free to ask me questions and Iâm making a video about how I passed the PTCB so please make sure to subscribe! đ€â„ïž
@@RosaPerez what is consider basic math like adding and subtracting or multiplying and fractions?
Really informative content carry on đđ
What about to support each other
Thank you! Yes that would be great thanks for the support!
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What state do you live in that pays so low? But I agree you should be paid a lot more.
Illinois. I'm sure the pay went up from when I was employed in the pharmacy in 2020, but I'm sure it is still quite low.
I feel an energy as if she works for CVS , Techs really do not have benefits and It becomes ridiculous when these customers lash out!
Hi there Magdala! I actually used to work at Walgreens as a pharmacy technician. When I filmed this video I was still working at Walgreen so I couldnât comment on which pharmacy I worked at. I totally agree with you thereâs no benefits and customers can be so rude sometimes.
I have some newer videos about my experience working at Walgreens if you interested in checking them out!
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A little late for this video but I will for future ones!
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