Walgreens pharmacy technician reddit If I were you, I would join or start a meetup group for pharmacists/pharmacy technicians in your area. Use that and apply for a tech trainee job at a retail pharmacy, either one of the big chain pharmacies or a grocery store. now taking the walgreens sponsored ptcb classes and soon to take the test. Hey guys, I just got hired as a pharmacy tech. 43) as a DH. I don't know how to handle them or how to solve them. 50 as Pharmacy Technician, and 15 (previously 12. Senior Certified Pharmacy Technicians, Bedside Delivery Technicians, Local Specialty Billing Technicians, and Pharmacy Technician Leads are in pay grade 3. And they took a pharmacy tech. Hi I'm a 21 year old pre-pharm student living in Texas with no work experience and I'm thinking of becoming a Pharmacy technician. It was around 29 questions just asking things about my ability to work with other people, but after I finished those 29 questions, it redirected me to a page that said it was loading and a button to continue. Just. (Almost a different store each week( I live in Miami FL, I'd like to ask if you currently are working at Walgreens 'or any other pharmacy retail or hospital' what is your current salary) they promote very much the trainee program. not customer facing. Signing up to your state's DOPL for the pharmacy technician license within the process of getting a background check and fingerprint check done. Were you an employee at Walgreens before and left in a bad term? Do you have a state license for pharmacy tech? (If no, then most likely why you’re getting the DQ) Last resort is to ask the manager to close the req and open a new req. They expected me to know everything. The req might be bugged. 23 votes, 24 comments. I can't answer questions about pharmacy related stuff. 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 is a community for Walgreens Stores. My primary job overnight was stocking their shelves. However, I felt I should come here first and ask you guys who have worked, or is currently working as a remote pharmacy technician in Walgreens or any retail pharmacy. The ppls give you basic information on how to properly fill prescriptions and when to wipe down trays and stuff about hazardous materials and it has some over view of pharmacy regulations etc etc. . No but really I applied for a pharmacy tech job with no prior pharmacy experience. I’m going on two years in this position. Patients are allowed to join the conversations, but threads to complain about your experience at Walgreens as a customer are not allowed. So I’m on my third day of virtual training at my new job as a pharmacy technician at my local Walgreens. Has anybody done this? What should I expect? I wasn't sure if it was going to be specifically for a pharmacy technician position or just general stuff. I feel like most of the questions on the exam prep questions I’ll never learn through working at Walgreens. I heard that its a good entry level job because pharmacies such as CVS or Walgreens provide training. The computer modules went smooth enough, but once I got back into the pharmacy any training seemed to grind to a halt. Recently submitted an online application to Walgreens and the second step of the application process is an in store skills assessment. Hey everyone, I’m a relatively new hire and was hired on as a trainee for pharmacy technician. PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY OR DIRECT YOUR QUESTIONS TO r/AskDocs** 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. Your job at the present is to be a pharmacy tech, but if your employer went out of business next week you would still be the awesome person that you are. Of course the location closer to me never responded! I applied to many Walgreens in the hopes of becoming a pharm tech apprentice or a pharmacy customer service associate, but haven't had any luck until rn. Expect a 30 minute timed typing assessment that you'll be required to do. I applied for the same job at the same retail store, just 2 different locations. You definitely will work harder than any other entry job and get paid about the same. Can someone who works at walgreens(or other retail pharmacies) as a pharm tech give me some tips/advice? I did not go to tech school and took ptcb --> got pharm tech license so I do not have any experience. Wellllppp it's official, my local Walgreens which has been 24 hours for the past 30/35 years is now a 8am-12am store, no more 24 Walgreens within 50 miles actually, and I cant help but to feel awful for you workers, the Pharmacy side is packed 24/7 like 10 cars at drive through at 3am type of busy, if im guesstimating my local store gets around There are two Pharmacy Technician pay grades. Members Online Yes, this is typed exactly as written and that is the days supply for ONE PACKET of Imiquimod the pt is supposed to use for two weeks, I hope they're frugal Going back it was 18. I was a dh there for 6 months and only got put in pharmacy twice for four hours both days. You should call or check the Walgreens website and ask what steps you need to take to be considered a pharmacy tech for the company. I'm not a pharmacy tech. You need a document for a form of ID or passport. Walgreens IC+ also allows pharmacists to perform DUR(prescription from entered to reviewed) on Will Call backs, Out of Stocks, and Third Party Rejects. You already have a background in healthcare even if you didn’t finish. Members Online zoebear7 It’s basically the same in all chain pharmacies Walgreens has their internal program where they’ll send you to courses to practice & study for the PTCB but as far as actual OTJ training it depends some stores are designated as teaching stores so you could be sent elsewhere to train or they’ll teach you there either way it’s learn as you go you’ll be trained by a senior tech mostly Let’s gather real wages for pharmacy technicians in 2023! The Most info I can find is from 2019 or earlier! I’m sure COVID just burnt most retail pharmacy techs out (it did me!) ANYWHO Let us know your state, wage and environment of work! No need to compromise your job. Don’t feel obligated to name names. It gets more detailed as you go through the phases but from my memory the first phase is basic stuff about working at walgreens. You don’t need a college degree or any schooling to become a pharmacy technician. I was shown how to fill prescriptions one time and left on my own from there. They will be able to tell you things like; which employers in your area are decent and which ones to avoid. Technicians that are filling will ask you to if you can grab controls from the safe since only you can grab it. Users are welcome to vent, rant, ask questions, and share stories. Neither the Pharmacy Manager nor the Store Manager know how to approve it and it doesn’t seem like they are trying very hard to figure it out. 50 for Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician, 17. Technicians (like myself and still learning) may not know every medication and what they are for so get ready to get a lot of questions. I was never in a position long enough to hit the midway point pay increase. Hey guys, I just applied for a pharmacy tech apprenticeship at Walgreens, I finished the time typing assessment part but I was extremely nervous having no knowledge about pharmacy stuff whatsoever and I’m honestly not sure if I messed up the “directions” part on the prescriptions when filling in a number or spelling out the number (ex: take 1 tablet for 4 weeks or take one tablet for Hello guys I'm considering accepting a job offer from Walgreens as a Remote Pharmacy Technician. Any techs took the switch from walgreens to Walmart pharmacy? This is a subreddit for prospective pharmacy technicians, current pharmacy technicians and former pharmacy technicians in all practice settings to discuss and vent about our workday. First thing is first. Hey everyone, I recently got a job offer to become a pharmacy tech apprentice through the Walgreens program and start next… Tech starting pay is $15 an hour. Pharmacy technicians and shift leads are in high demand at Walgreens, so they want to make sure that you see the job listing. It's how I applied and was hired 3 years ago, despite my rxom and store manager of 20+ years having apparently never heard of it. How do you know/memorize the control drugs (II-IV) & PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY OR DIRECT YOUR QUESTIONS TO r/AskDocs** 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. Reviewed (pharmacist has decided that this medication is appropriate and can be printed or whatever by the technician. I was actually excited to get this job but it's turned into a big mess. Hi hello it’s me. TLDR; hopes to give advice while reflecting on graduating with a degree with limited health job experience and landed a pharmacy tech position at Walgreens. I was lucky at the time because their spanish speaking tech left. Believe in yourself! i’m currently in it! started as a regular tech, did a little program through the training modules to become registered in my state. just be honest about your work ethic and why you want the job. June of 2007 I earned my license and passed my ptcb at thAt time if you had a ptcb you started off at $15 an hour. I’m a pharmacy tech trainee training at Walgreens. It was like a sink or swim situation. walgreens intern here, no you don’t need to know much about medications they provide training on the job. This is a community for all staff who want to rant about their work experiences or share stories. They made a pharmacy technician a Store Manager, over a 4. You will get a lot of patients to consult with you. I’ve heard some not so great things about Walgreens on this sub, so I’m just wondering if it’s even worth it to go through with the interview. Which is rad. So not to bring you down or anything. Period. They post that they need pharmacy techs/pharmacy tech apprenticeships just to get workers to come in. I finally heard back from a store and have my interview on Monday! This would be my first real job and I'm really nervous about the interview. I only know how to handle Refill Too Soon rejections. I have no experience with Walgreens tech certification program. May 9, 2007 · I've been working for Walgreens for 4 years now and they will most probably hire you if you are certified. DM seemed confused about there being a "pharmacy technician apprenticeship" too. You'll probably start off as a clerk w/ good pay until you get your tech license. most of the questions they ask are your basic interview questions (ie strengths, weaknesses, why you’re a good fit, etc) So I just started 2 months ago in a very busy walgreens location as a pharmacy technician trainee!. 50 as a Certified Technician, 16. Hello reddit pharmacy community! I was recently hired at Walgreens as a pharmacy technician. it could be beneficial to say your ultimate goal is to be a healthcare provider. I was impatient and ended up enrolling in an online pharmacy tech course. We are not a compounding pharmacy and most of my job entails refilling rxs, calling patients about late pickups, and at most calculating a days supply or quantity dispensed and reading sig codes. I really want to get a job here when my training is over. Not your identity. A nuisance for people who went to a tech school, but for tech school dropouts like myself, it has come in handy. Pharmacy customers can be some of the best, and some of the worst. I shouldn't be within 10 feet of the damned pharmacy, but they put me back there anyway. All are welcome. Buckle up. Nov 18, 2012 · Hello fellow pharmacy technicians. Not at Walgreens, still in pharmacy work. I think I am doing okay in regards to handling refills, checking patients out, doing calls, F1’s, general things like that. Pharmacy Technicians and Certified Pharmacy Technicians are in pay grade 2. The customers are brutal, the workload is heavy, and the stress is immense. Hi everyone, I've seen a lot of walgreens job postings near me. Nobody on day shift could be bothered to give two shits about it, so I had to do it. At the moment, the pharmacy manager is on leave for an unknown amount of time. So, I just recently started at Walgreens as a new pharmacy tech. and the catch with the class sponsorship is having to stay at walgreens for 6 months after certification; you have to pay them back for the test prep and the cost of the test if you’re Walgreens makes all their techs complete the training, but you do get a cool certificate of completing an accredited pharmacy technician training program. I’ve been working for walgreens since 2005. On a side note, Walgreens is what pays your bills. You can apply to Walgreens or cvs straight up with no experience. The hardest thing for me is when it comes to insurance problems, and when I have to fix the exceptions on the work queue. And led me to where I am now. HOWEVER. What are common interview questions for some one who is a registered pharmacy technician and working to become future certified Pharamcy technician? Edit: I know retail pharmacy is very fast pace and I am still employed at Starbucks for 5 years so I have experienced a fast pace environment. I am able to do most tasks, but when I see Third Party Rejections I get nervous. You were a whole person before the job ever happened. If a technician in pay grade 2 is promoted to pay grade 3, the 18 PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY OR DIRECT YOUR QUESTIONS TO r/AskDocs** 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. They gave me like a really basic training (not on the computer) and just threw me at the register, filling out prescriptions. After I applied for a pharmacy technician apprenticeship position, I had to take an assessment. they were working on for new pharmacy technicians but PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY OR DIRECT YOUR QUESTIONS TO r/AskDocs** 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. A subreddit for Pharmacists, Technicians, and Operation Managers in Walgreens Stores. Steps to sign up within your state's DOPL for your pharmacy technician license: You sign up to create an account and put in all your important information. You don’t need schooling to become a tech, and going to one would be both a waste of your time and money. 4* reviewed Emerging Store Manager of 20 years with the company. First time as a tech. Just to clarify, Walgreens does - for “general CE” at least - provide ~15 hours each year through LTMP courses which issue CE credit for both techs and pharmacists (virtually all states allow techs to take pharmacist credit if a tech specific one isn’t available - but most have tech specific credit). If you find yourself like me falling in love with pharmacy they will pay for a certification course, and for your test. Instead of the ESM. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Stick with it. Members Online softjin0412 Sep 26, 2023 · You're a technician learning the electronic health record system, pharmacy operations, medication preparation and dispensing, basic state laws of what you can legally and not legally do (a tech, only you're not legally old enough to be a tech). For the first few months you will be on the floor and then get 1-2 shifts in the pharmacy and then if you’re like me you will be a full fledged tech workinf every shift in pharmacy and not getting pharmacy tech pay. If you have any questions about your personal prescriptions, please contact your local pharmacy where they can directly assist you or visit r/AskDocs where they Hence the title I applied to Walgreens’ pharmacy technician apprenticeship at two different locations, I’ve always been interested in pursuing becoming a pharm tech to jump start a career in healthcare, I didn’t even know there were programs like this out there. The manager I interviewed with who on boarded me and called me in to train is now on leave as well. I started working as a beauty advisor. *** This is not the official Walgreens account nor does it have any affiliation with the company or Walgreens boots alliance*** So I’ve been applying randomly for different jobs at different places and Walgreens got back to me and is allowing me to interview for a pharmacy technician/pharmacy tech apprenticeship position. ASHP/ACPE Pharmacy Technician Training Program – Phase 1 (Onboarding) In order to move to Phase 2, you have to “Notify Observer” and upon approval I can start Phase 2. But my Walgreens lied to us. I’m compiling a pocket book of cheat sheets for daily (mostly computer) tasks like changing insurance and setting up SATRs and deliveries. 9 months later I joined the pharmacy part time as their clerk. You just need a clean background check and drug test. Walgreens does have a program where they walk you through what you need to know for your certification exams and will pay for your initial attempt at a PTCB test upon completion of their study program. They will be able to better advise you than we can. I will continue to post on here, give details about the progress of getting into this position, and get advice on my current progress. cffvhqsfqbvxngqhiyncveatxaaldatpetaqetiykysunk