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Katie

Updated 12 minutes ago

Taking the pharm tech test - 797 Replies

[QUOTE who="cpht2010 in Plainfield, Illinois"]Yessssss!!!!:-) Crystal Zamudio, CPhT Pharmacy Rx Owner[/QUOTE] Thanks for the reply :) I had...

nini2012

Updated 10 hours ago

waiting period for pharm tech license in california? - 70 Replies

Hi everyone, I have an associate degree in pharmacy science from Germany with 3 and 1/2 years experience in a pharmacy. I am a college student now...

lisa

Updated 10 hours ago

externship - 81 Replies

I am taking a pharmacy tech. course @ West GA Technical College. Where can I find the cost of registration for exernship? I also need to print this...

Joe

Updated 13 hours ago

Nuclear Pharmacy Technician - 88 Replies

Sorry Julia, but here in the Northeast, there are pharmacy tech school and most hospitals like the one I worked at does take formal education at...

Crystal Allen

Updated 1 day ago

NEED HELP with MATH CALCULATIONS - 56 Replies

Based on the IV order, calculate: a. Concentration that you would dilute the vial b. Diluent volume c. Volume to withdraw to prepare prescribed...

Poortech

Updated 2 days ago

DO NOT ENROLL IN ANY PHARMACY TECH SCHOOLS!! WASTE OF TIME!!! - 110 Replies

I live on long island NY. One of the highest cost of living areas. The problem is pay. The retail chain stores pay pennies. They start there tech at...

Jovan

Updated 3 days ago

"How to become a certified/registered pharmacy technician in a short amount of time" - 200 Replies

I was looking at the Board of Pharmacy requirements for Illinois and it lists "Proof of graduation from a pharmacy technician training program...

Chatta

Updated 4 days ago

I'm a new tech at Walmart pharmacy, i'm still confused on using the Connexus system such as billing problems and insurance info - 262 Replies

[QUOTE who="Maha in Towson, Maryland"]I've been working at wal-mart for 4 months now..I just got certified. I usually do everything from drop off,...

vivany

Updated 4 days ago

Can I just learn the top 200 drugs for PTCB exam? - 72 Replies

Does any one can tell me how to pass pctb exam ? pls i need your help .i want to apply for ptcb ?if you know about it write here asap. Thanks Viva

wiam

Updated 4 days ago

Pharmacy Calculations - HELP - 99 Replies

[QUOTE who="Sue in Florida"]How many mg of mag sulfate are in 3 mls of a 50% solution? Can you also show me how you get the answer for...

anil kumar

Updated 4 days ago

CANADA IMMIGRANT - 12 Replies

can i get job as pharmacitst technician?

Helper

Updated 5 days ago

RX Calculation Problem - 2 Replies

Since, using 10mg tabs 3+2.5+2+1.5+1+.5 = 11 tabs in total including the 0.5 tabs Hope that helps :) [QUOTE who="heng in Seattle,...

kika

Pharmacy tech info Union

this is to basically exchange important info regarding salary, location, pharmacy field etc...For example Nuclear pharm tech make more than retail,...

nes

Updated 5 days ago

PTCB EXAM RESULTS...along with a question - 1151 Replies

[QUOTE who="Trojan in Charlotte, North Carolina"]Hi, I live in Charlotte, Nc and i was wondering if anyone else has taken the exam and got a job in...

nes

Updated 6 days ago

taking the pharmacy exam - 2 Replies

what should i have to do to take the board exam for pharmacy technician certification. please help me. thank you.

kendy369

pharmacy technician online valid in florida to become a pharmacy tech

im taking pen foster online for pharmacy tech. is their diploma in pharmacy tech valid in florida! and how many hours of externship do i have to do?

kendy023

PHARMACY TECH VALID IN FLORIDA

IM TAKING PENN FOSTER ONLINE FOR PHARMACY TECH IS THE DIPLOMA FROM PEN FOSTER VALID IN FLORIDA? AND HOW MANY HOURS OF EXTERNSHIP DO I NEED TO...

patiently_waiting

Updated 6 days ago

How good is Mission College's Pharmacy Technician program in Santa Clara, California? - 1 Reply

You learn a lot, but then can't get a job for a while because the pharmacy license is quite a process. You are on your own when it comes to finding...

mela619

PT License Renewal

Ok i'm embarrassed to even ask this but I haven't worked as a PT since the early 2000's... I am from California and am planning to move to Brooklyn,...

Carrie

Updated 8 days ago

I hate my new pharmacy tech job! How can I cope with it since I cant afford to quit? - 9 Replies

[QUOTE who="New Pharmacy Technician in Colfax, Illinois"]I really hate it...its high stress and awful...today during my lunch break I sat in my car...

Chpt

Updated 9 days ago

Best places to work for? - 206 Replies

[QUOTE who="steph090590 in Gainesville, Florida"]these comments dont do ccvs justice. I actually read these before I started working and kinda...

anon

Updated 9 days ago

DO YOU NEED TO GO TO PHARM TECH SCHOOL? - 23 Replies

Just sign up to take the test. I studied one night and took the test the next morning with no background in pharmacy. Pharmacy tech schools are in...

kristen

Updated 10 days ago

"Why becoming a certified pharmacy technician is not worth your time" - 126 Replies

My name is Kristen I live in Bristol TN. I'm 19 and in college. I've been taking a class at ETSU in Johnson City TN to prepare me for the pharmacy...

Brenda S

Updated 10 days ago

How to get a Pharmacy technician job with no previous retail or hospital experience? - 264 Replies

I am an undergrad in college and my friend told me that i didn't need anything to become a pharm tech is that true? Because every pharmacy I've gone...

FedUp

retail vs. long term care vs. hospital

I am currently working in a long term care pharmacy. I am looking for a new experience, and would like to go into a hospital setting. I've heard alot...

mck627

Updated 12 days ago

Pharmact Tech Hosptal Position interview - 2 Replies

Thanks KIKI. Thats what everyone tells me. Just be yourself, which typically turns out well.

wondering

Updated 12 days ago

Hospital Pharmacy Tech - 30 Replies

[QUOTE who="Kerri in Melville, Saskatchewan"]From what I understand, you would have to take the full pharmacy tech course from somewhere like SIAST...

mck627

Updated 12 days ago

I have a non drug related misdemeanor charges.. will that keep me from getting my Pharm. Tech. Licenses? - 1 Reply

defenately disclose it because they will find out. It won't automatically keep youfrom getting your license. Just prepare statements if it comes up.

mary juanaa

Updated 12 days ago

Working for Kroger - 43 Replies

weed is good,but gotta keep it secret in the pharmacy world ,these uptight motherfudkkas got a stick straight up their culo thru their throat, even...

spawnie7

Updated 13 days ago

I self-studied and passed!- want to sell my books... - 40 Replies

you need to see if IL accepts PTCB certification as a qualified training program. If they do, then that is nationally recognized and aim for that....

kika123

Updated 13 days ago

pharmacy technician salary - 1215 Replies

the problem I see its that all the pharmacy tech organizations out there that are supose to represent us all, are been Manupulated by corporations...

tp1234

Updated 16 days ago

Boston Reed Pharmcay Tech Class?? - 113 Replies

I have been reading some of the posts regarding Boston Reed College and their Pharmacy Technician program. I graduated from this program in April...

jobsearch

Updated 17 days ago

Has anyone taken a class in Mission College San Jose Ca for Pharmacy tech if so how, would you recommend it? - 2 Replies

Hello, The program is very difficult, and finding a job afterwards is even harder.

urus

Updated 17 days ago

"PTCB test is easy to pass once you have the right book" - 69 Replies

[QUOTE who="Lisa in Charlotte, North Carolina"]do you want to sell the book to me ? I would buy it from u if you want to sell it . thanks[/QUOTE] ...

kygift@juno.com in Hyde Park, New York

Updated 18 days ago

entry level pharmacy tech - 3 Replies

Where's a good place to apply that will take somebody with no experience outside the externship? Everywhere I've applied wants somebody with more...

Brittney Skipper in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Updated 19 days ago

CPHT JOBS - 2 Replies

I have been licensed and certified as a pharmacy tech for roughly six months now. Done every in and out 2 find a job walk in with resumes selling my...

shahek88 in Los Angeles, California

Updated 19 days ago

RITE-AID - 96 Replies

IS RITE AID A GOOD PLACE TO WORK AS A PHARMACY TECH ON LONG ISLAND?

Paige in Davis, California

Updated 22 days ago

Pharmacy tech school - 24 Replies

I have been looking into Pharmacy Tech school and all I'm finding are 9-11 month courses that cost like 10.000-12.000 dollars. I live in Tampa,fl and...

Joo in Alexandria, Virginia

Updated 23 days ago

the worse place to work as a Pharmacy Technician - 467 Replies

CVS hands down!!!! -the pay sucks -understaffed -no breaks -no lunches

1Madgirl2 Turner in killeen, Texas

Updated 24 days ago

Pyxis machine - 6 Replies

Hi. I was wondering how long does it take to train to use the pyxis machines?

Michelle in Gloucester, United Kingdom

Updated 24 days ago

how can the pharmacy technicians make their own union - 9 Replies

Pharmacy technicians all over are being treated like slaves in retail pharmacies, new pharmacy technicians are not getting jobs because the...

turnatech in NewYork, New York

Updated 25 days ago

Thinking of a 2 year Pharmacy Tech program? Waste of time, money, and heres why.... - 150 Replies

Thinking about attending a 2 year legit jr college? Your probably thinking that this 2 year degree means something, as a pharmacy tech it really does...

Nafabdul in Bronx, New York

Updated 25 days ago

Any good pharmacy tech schools in NY? - 1 Reply

While I am in college, I want to have a job so I can make some money and be out on my own. I tried being a CNA and the only thing I liked was knowing...

andrea04 in Saint Marys, Georgia

Updated 26 days ago

Walmart VS. CVS/Pharmacy - 32 Replies

I have 2 job offers. One from CVS and one from Walmart. I am -Certified Pharmacy Technician -no experience -part-time -in college taking...

Tim in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Updated 27 days ago

CVS Dress code? Pay and other - 6 Replies

Awaiting my background check, but just curious about something about the job. Havent really had a chance to talk to manager about this. What is the...

Michelle Engle in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 28 days ago

"Rethink the Pharmacy Technican Career Path" - 46 Replies

This post is to take a serious look at the field of a pharmacy technician. High Stress/Low Pay = not worth it This field is not worth it: 1....

Karri in Asheville, North Carolina

Updated 28 days ago

Pharmacy Tech online school - 510 Replies

Hi, I am interested in becoming a Pharmacy Tech and would like to study online. Could anybody please recommend a good school, I don't want to...

Ann in Houston, Texas

Pharmacy Shadowing

Hello. I am currently a biology major at the University of Houston. I also volunteer in the Pharmacy center of the Methodist hospital at the Medical...

Jay in Yonkers, New York

Updated 29 days ago

"Why you don't want to start off your pharmacy technican experience at CVS/Pharmacy" - 54 Replies

Personally, I have never read a post regarding working at CVS/Pharmacy as a positive experience. In my opinion the majority of pharmacy technicians...

mario lopez in Perris, California

pharmacy technician license with criminal record

hello, i want to go to school for pharm tech. i want know if i can get a license if i have a felony conviction for manslaughter that happened 14...

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