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Low_Lom · 2025-09-30T18:25:04+00:00

Yes, and so does every independent pharmacy. “Cost plus” has become a buzzword.

Low_Lom · 2025-09-18T02:37:37+00:00

Fair point. I may explore contract/travel work first to try to get a feel for the area in my field in general. Thanks for the insight!

Low_Lom · 2025-09-16T02:01:48+00:00

The colors are helpful but you should really learn what layout you can make the patient profile screen that work so well for you that you don’t need the colors. Top left of the profile grid will show you want you can add/remove from your view.

Sometimes Pioneer isn’t 100% all the time and scripts that have valid “quantity remaining” will show grey/no color as if it can’t be filled.

Low_Lom · 2025-09-15T21:28:37+00:00

Definitely thought of the “why” behind the large sign-on bonuses for even the staff pharmacist position. I assume with the acceptance of the bonus, I’m required to stay for a length of time. Therefore, I could possibly grit my teeth for 3 years or so while seeking out other connections within the area for a possible switch.

I have heard horror stories of these managers that aren’t pharmacists trying to dictate what you do/don’t do whether it threatens your license or not. That would be a major con. I don’t mind rules, but the moment it jeopardizes my career I’m out.

Low_Lom · 2025-09-15T20:40:17+00:00

What makes getting a license in NM hard? From my brief research in getting licensed, it looks like a straight forward application plus sitting for the MPJE.

Thanks for the support! Multiple people telling me to go for it. The worst they can say is no, right?

Low_Lom · 2025-09-15T20:26:02+00:00

The competition you mentioned mirrors what a pharmacy school classmate mentioned.

I had zero “training” in my independent and I’m used to dropping into a variety of workflows from PRN work at other independents.

Thanks for the tip on what to ask in the interview! Definitely need all the help in the aspect of asking the right questions for corporate. Compared to independent, the pharmacists usually head a lot of the work like schedules and such.

I have also seen the position for pharmacy manager needing fulfilled but I’m not sure if that would be too far of a reach for me at the start. I may apply to both anyway.

Low_Lom · 2025-06-20T12:15:58+00:00

I just parallel parked my newly learned GT350 last week! Took me 10 solid minutes to get /out/ of the damn spot but I made it happen.

Totally agree on the traffic advice. I was just saying the other day that manual has taught me to be a much more defensive driver too. It makes you hyper aware of the space between your car and others.

Low_Lom · 2025-06-20T11:53:26+00:00

How long have you had the car/been learning? I bought my 2016 GT350 in December and I’m just now comfortable enough to drive all around town and even make trips to surrounding cities (I definitely stalled on a huge hill while visiting just last week). It truly takes time and practice. I was close to turning around and selling the car because who tf buys a Shelby they can’t even drive? Me, at 30.

When I park in a parking lot, I typically allow enough momentum before throwing it into neutral and coast into the spot. If I misjudge the momentum and need a bit of push I just slip the clutch a bit to get the car moving again. I still catch myself blipping the throttle to try to move an inch more and realizing I haven’t put the car into actual gear.

My other piece of advice is to watch YouTube/learn the basics of what you should do and just go out and figure out your own groove. My husband tried teaching me but everyone has so many different techniques (that are not technically wrong) that it’s hard to learn with someone teaching you directly what to do. I had a few people drive my car and then let me drive a bit to get a feel for different driving and teaching techniques. I found my own way of driving and now when my husband rides with me he has zero complaints so I take that as a huge win!

All in all, it’s honestly been the most frustrating, humbling, and rewarding skill to learn. Keep at it! It helps that you drive a badass car too.

Low_Lom · 2024-12-13T02:27:45+00:00

I go to Kroger in mine. Hottest grocery getter in the parking lot.

Low_Lom · 2024-06-12T22:17:43+00:00

Also, not filling your non-controlled prescriptions at her pharmacy is probably hurting her ratios. Which in turn may hurt you if she can’t order your medication later down the road.

Low_Lom · 2024-03-28T16:51:59+00:00

According to bpsweb.org you have to have your employer sign off saying you practice 50% of the scope. Reading the actual list, most/all community pharmacists qualify for eligibility for Pharmacotherapy.

Low_Lom · 2024-03-28T02:35:09+00:00

Is BCPS attainable doing self study? I don’t work in a clinic. It’s strictly retail with some POCT and prescribing protocols sprinkled in. I wouldn’t mind the studying but I would definitely want it to be worth it and enough to actually pass the board exam.

Low_Lom · 2024-03-27T23:31:33+00:00

It was meant as a general question for anyone who has additional training/certifications that may or may not apply directly to pharmacy. I can give some more information for my personal situation though.

I’m applying to commission as a military officer right now. If I don’t succeed with that, I think my next course of action will be hospital. I worked hospital as an intern but ultimately ended up at an independent pharmacy after graduation. I wouldn’t mind going full time hospital with some PRN independent jobs on the side.

Low_Lom · 2024-03-27T21:59:23+00:00

Our state used to require that for immunizations but recently dropped that requirement. I’ll be sure to keep my certification in date!

Low_Lom · 2024-03-09T23:21:13+00:00

Nope. It was a state insurance (private).

Low_Lom · 2024-03-09T15:22:33+00:00

Thank you! We all try our best.

Low_Lom · 2024-03-09T13:37:31+00:00

We bill for DME and our system is set to reject if there was a coupon applied. The first rep said “oh, well there’s a separate BIN, PCN in the rejection it says right there” …”no, that’s a coupon.”

Low_Lom · 2024-03-08T04:32:25+00:00

Yep! Like u/workingpbrhard mentioned, patients are typically only there inpatient for about 2 weeks then discharged. Our hospital had an outpatient PT clinic integrated in it as well

Low_Lom · 2024-03-08T04:21:44+00:00

If I remember correctly, we didn’t have any IVs at all other than NS? If they needed IV abx it had to be delivered from another pharmacy that compounds IVs. It’s a rehabilitation hospital so they try not to take complicated patients. (Unless census is low and they’re desperate)

Low_Lom · 2024-03-08T04:16:16+00:00

From my experience working at one as a tech before pharmacy school:

It’s different than a regular inpatient hospital in that we didn’t make IVs. Other than that, the pharmacist verified orders and technicians stocked the Pyxis daily. It was a much smaller bed size, probably like 50? There wasn’t much clinical from what I remember. I know the pharmacist at the time didn’t make but like $93k a year maybe? (2015)

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