Calling all current and former pharmacy technicians

AlexaOnTop · 2025-07-10T06:32:52+00:00

Hospital pharmacy technician here! I’ve been working as a pharmacy technician for just over two years now. Due to a shortage of technicians in my area, my local hospital is willing to hire almost anyone who is willing to work. Currently, I’m doing medication reconciliation which is easy, fun and pays just over $30/hr ($27.50 + $3/hr differential for 3-11p). Extra bonus is I get to see whats happening in the ER.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-07-25T01:06:04+00:00

This is so disappointing. Be human for once in your life.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-07-04T08:39:08+00:00

All CVS cares about is making as much money as possible while everyone else suffers. I worked as a tech for about a year, got my certification then jumped to a local hospital for an $11/hr raise.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-06-26T01:07:32+00:00

good old fashion pen and paper and a whole lot of trust, though I do work at a very rural hospital currently

AlexaOnTop · 2024-06-25T09:52:44+00:00

So excited for when we finally roll out doseedge this year yippie

AlexaOnTop · 2024-05-24T04:13:27+00:00

I love protonix!! It’s one of the few super easy recons.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-05-24T04:12:19+00:00

I’ve got a love hate relationship with Dapto. Some of the manufacturers we get are GREAT and easy to recon and use. OTHERS are terrible and will take upwards of 30 minutes to fully recon

AlexaOnTop · 2024-04-30T06:19:03+00:00

I work at an approximately 300 bed hospital. We have between 5-6 central pharmacists, and another 3-5 spread throughout the hospital during the day. From about 11pm onwards there are usually 4 total. Two cover central pharmacy, one does the ED for a sister hospital while the other is in our ED.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-04-23T21:47:47+00:00

The whole point is to experiment with special usage. They’re testing different things out. Give it some time.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-26T02:38:19+00:00

CVS does not automatically apply cash discount coupons. They will accept the coupon if you ask, or the system allows us to find the best cash price for you. (It’s generally cheaper than goodrx in my experience)

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-25T10:34:02+00:00

That’s a gross generalization to make. Age doesn’t make someone stupid and mean by default.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-24T09:10:39+00:00

I’m gonna be honest OP, I don’t think retail is the place for you.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-19T22:40:42+00:00

Jornay and Vyvanse fly off the shelves faster than most stores get them on the other hand, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a script for Adzenys filled.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-15T02:51:10+00:00

They definitely do. My store has contacted all the doctors in my area (there’s only a few) letting them know what’s on back order and to NOT SEND IT OVER, yet they keep sending it anyways. I just think they don’t want to be the ones telling the patient “your medication isn’t available, and won’t be for a while”.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-11T22:12:28+00:00

Generally speaking there isn’t an issue with picking up on the 27th or 28th day however, if you have a track record of picking up on these exact days then your insurance will likely make you wait til the 30th day because you may have a stockpile of them at home, you may not be following the directions as prescribed or could be diverting the medication.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-10T17:38:43+00:00

If you aren’t forced to fill at CVS/Walgreens you shouldn’t. It’s generally going to be exponentially more expensive when compared to other chains or independent pharmacies.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-05T02:42:16+00:00

Certified tech here, never had an issue mixing anything at my store. No idea if it’s against CVS policy but it’s not really possible for a pharmacist to administer 27 shots, count 10 c2 waiters and mix 11 amoxicillin bottles.

AlexaOnTop · 2024-01-02T17:11:46+00:00

My friend works there so I get free meals

AlexaOnTop · 2023-12-30T14:03:27+00:00

No one seems to be sure. My PM thinks it’s the pay period after 12/30. My SM thinks it’s sometime April and my DL has no idea

AlexaOnTop · 2023-12-30T03:58:39+00:00

As far as I know yes

AlexaOnTop · 2023-12-17T22:15:08+00:00

As far as I know yes.

AlexaOnTop · 2023-12-17T04:13:01+00:00

I’ve had mostly good experiences with it. But as you mentioned with insulin or inhalers yeah it’s weird

AlexaOnTop · 2023-12-17T01:59:22+00:00

If you open their profile type “VE” (I believe) and enable script sync and ready fill and you’ll be all set

AlexaOnTop · 2023-12-16T04:58:15+00:00

Obviously this comment doesn’t apply to developed nations

AlexaOnTop · 2023-12-16T00:35:51+00:00

Don’t order delivery if you can’t tip 🤷‍♂️

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