Medication reconciliation: A unique opportunity for pharmacy technicians
As I started my 1st pharmacy intern job at a hospital, one of my roles was to perform medication reconciliation on patients that were being admitted.
Achieving Work-Life Balance: Practical Strategies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Maintaining work-life balance isn’t just beneficial; it’s essential for well-being and effectiveness. Balancing professional responsibilities with personal life allows for rejuvenation, prevents burnout, and enhances overall job satisfaction.
Walmart Greeter Today, Refrigeration & HVAC technician tomorrow: Taking Employee Training to a New Level
Last week, one of the headlines in the trade journals caught my attention around providing new training opportunities for existing employees. This is precisely the idea that my store manager at Eckerd Drug had back in the 90s, with the training element on steroids! Want a refrigeration or HVAC technician who has already proven themselves as being reliable, detail oriented, and meticulous? Train an employee who has already proven to be those things! Technical elements can be taught; an employee with a demonstrated proficiency in prioritized softer skills is worth that investment.
A Pharmacist’s Guide to Patient Care: Helping Patients Afford Medications
An important step in advocating for patients and helping them access the best care is finding affordable medications. Here are ten ways pharmacists can guide them.
Exploring Careers in Pharmacy: Pros and Cons of Becoming a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician
Whether you’re contemplating becoming a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician, it’s important to understand the benefits and challenges of each role. This article provides a look at the pros and cons of these professions, to help you decide if a career in pharmacy is right for you.
Due for a Reschedule? What Marijuana (Potentially) Being Rescheduled to Schedule III Could Mean for Pharmacy
In pharmacy, drug classifications are vital for regulating medication dispensing and ensuring patient safety. You may have recently heard about the discussions from the DEA and Senate to reschedule marijuana or cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). This change may pose significant changes to pharmacy operations. How will this impact pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians?
National Poison Prevention Week: The Pharmacy Professional’s Role in Poison Prevention
National Poison Prevention Week, which started over 60 years ago, serves as an opportunity to underscore the importance of poison prevention efforts nationwide. Observed during the third full week of March, it is aimed at raising awareness about the risks associated with poisoning, ranging from accidental ingestions of household products to intentional exposures to harmful substances.
Diabetes Education and Awareness For American Diabetes Alert Day, March 28, 2023
Diabetes education and awareness for American Diabetes Alert Day, March 28, 2023. THE PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL’S ROLE IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT The American Diabetes Alert Day brings on a moment of reflection of the role that healthcare professionals have in the treatment of diabetes. Pharmacists were always involved in dispensing diabetes-related medications and educating patients and […]