Techs need to be paid better than they are right now. $16 is not liveable anymore and it doesn't matter if we don't have the lengthy education. At least $27. This is why the walks outs are happening right now because the pay has a lot to do with high turn over/poor stafding. No one wants to bend backwards for pennies. Most people who are pharm techs are barely out of HS, think they can't do better, or married.
Thank you for your insight. I think being a pharmacy tech is a great foot in the door when it comes to exploring other medical careers. Just in case anyone is wondering … there are jobs that pay over 20/per hour … often times those jobs are not in the retail setting. They also require experience. So if one wants to earn a higher wage at the beginning of entering a job field, they may have to acquire some extra schooling for a different skill set to get them to the over 20/hour mark that they desire.
Techs do 80% of what pharmacists can do so i agree with you on the higher wage. I just accepted a job at Publix and with 6 months of experience im getting $0.75 higher then what I was making at Walmart. Anything less then $25/hr is hard to live off if you actually want anything other then food and to pay for your car and gas. They are also wanting me to become an Immunizer so i can give shots for a $1 more an hr which is nothing given how important that is and you can mess it up.
I did retail for 3.5 yrs @cvs it was great. I had a wonderful staff, & the location & customers were great some.😂 I did hospital for 3 months & I loved it, however I didn't like counting inventory 🤣 Now I do pharmaceutical doing pharmacy technician Data Entry 🙌🏾 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm no wkns. I love what I do been doing pharmacy tech for 5yrs now & this is my stopping ground within the medical field while I build my own business.
Thanks for the video! I started retail last month at $16.50 an hour. Just accepted a hospital job that I am very excited for! It was a pay cut but once I complete training and start working nights it will actually be a pay increase because of differential pay.
I didn't know you were a Pharmacy Tech! When I worked in the health insurance industry, my first desk was seated in the same area as our Part D team and their call center. Those quickly became some of my favorite colleagues. So much knowledge, patience, and care (especially for the elderly that we dealt with). This is a great topic.
Yes, I worked with a few ladies that went on to pursue 9-5 office pharmacy tech positions in the insurance field. I personally love being on my feet for now...so I prefer either retail or hospital settings. Thank you for your feedback...I figured I could make some helpful content since I've been in the pharmacy field for a very long time lol
@@ByMeMonique Do you know how to become a pharmacy tech within the insurance field? Do I need to take healthcare billing and insurance or medical coding at my local community college? As of right now, I am in the pharmacy tech online which started yesterday. Also, where is it best to work while being a pharmacy tech? I live in NC.
@@TiaoniaMichelle Hello and thank you for asking. My field of expertise is in hospital and retail RX. However, if you're interested in Insurance RX billing, working in a Retail RX setting will help expose you to the types of Insurance claims you will handle like: prior authorizations - overrides - TPRs and more. If you enjoy working with the public, I suggest working in a local retail pharmacy location. Congratulations on being in pharmacy tech school online!
Great information video! That's why I love healthcare because there are so many different opportunities. I do miss wearing scrubs since I've been in the corporate environment and at home 😂
Yes…there are so many different areas of healthcare that have tech specialties and a lot of the jobs have scheduling flexibility. Thanx for your feedback …I appreciate it!
Thank you for this can you do a break down of how to call the insurance and finding the issues when the doctor sends the prescription wrong. I am a new pharmacy tech im lost on the job duties
Hi I just failed the PTCB exam. I studied PTCB exam by myself. So Could you recommend the way to study this exam. I really need to hel any recommendations to work on pharmacy. If I do not have a certificate Can I work on it?
Hi I’m a pharmacy tech for 15 yrs in retail, I was interested in becoming a tech in the hospital setting but was reluctant because I’ve heard you are exposed to a lot of hazardous chemo and IV, that causes cancer, I know retail we have to wear gloves for hazardous drugs but they just started this rule a couple of years ago, but what is your take on this do you think it’s more hazardous working in hospital then retail?
Hello … this is a valid concern … with any job there are cons that can have a negative physical impact on one’s health. There are protocols and procedures put in place to help protect workers from experiencing these negative consequences. My suggestion is to ALWAYS follow the procedures protocols and guidelines and be SURE to ask the interviewer about your concerns … you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that not every Hospital Pharmacy Tech will encounter what you mentioned above.
Hi! i have a question, did you take the exam to become a certified pharm tech? (i forgot the acronym..) if yes, would you please talk about it? thank you!
If you prepare for your interview and pass all of your background checks then yes it is easy to get a job because pharmacies ALWAYS need full / part time help.
My mom and my grandma encouraged me to work at a hospital as a registered pharmacy technician until I start pharmacy school in the near future. Is the payroll to work at the hospital as a registered pharmacy technician more than retail? Because I was also thinking about working at the hospital until I start pharmacy school
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Techs need to be paid better than they are right now. $16 is not liveable anymore and it doesn't matter if we don't have the lengthy education. At least $27. This is why the walks outs are happening right now because the pay has a lot to do with high turn over/poor stafding. No one wants to bend backwards for pennies. Most people who are pharm techs are barely out of HS, think they can't do better, or married.
Thank you for your insight. I think being a pharmacy tech is a great foot in the door when it comes to exploring other medical careers. Just in case anyone is wondering … there are jobs that pay over 20/per hour … often times those jobs are not in the retail setting. They also require experience. So if one wants to earn a higher wage at the beginning of entering a job field, they may have to acquire some extra schooling for a different skill set to get them to the over 20/hour mark that they desire.
Techs do 80% of what pharmacists can do so i agree with you on the higher wage. I just accepted a job at Publix and with 6 months of experience im getting $0.75 higher then what I was making at Walmart. Anything less then $25/hr is hard to live off if you actually want anything other then food and to pay for your car and gas. They are also wanting me to become an Immunizer so i can give shots for a $1 more an hr which is nothing given how important that is and you can mess it up.
I think it depends where you live also because I know alot of techs that make 28$ and hour at least
@@angelicajohnson3471👀where?? help out someone making 16.5 at retail lol
I did retail for 3.5 yrs @cvs it was great. I had a wonderful staff, & the location & customers were great some.😂 I did hospital for 3 months & I loved it, however I didn't like counting inventory 🤣 Now I do pharmaceutical doing pharmacy technician Data Entry 🙌🏾 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm no wkns. I love what I do been doing pharmacy tech for 5yrs now & this is my stopping ground within the medical field while I build my own business.
Great! I love that you enjoy your profession. Pharmacy is a cool job with a variety of different settings to work in.
Is the money good enough?
Did you have to pick up an extra certification to the pharmacy tech data entry?
Thanks for the video! I started retail last month at $16.50 an hour. Just accepted a hospital job that I am very excited for! It was a pay cut but once I complete training and start working nights it will actually be a pay increase because of differential pay.
You're welcome and congratulations on accepting your new job offer 👍🏽
hey girl hey 8 year pharm tech here I love what we do we are the backbone of pharmacy!!!! @By Me Monique
Hey! Yes…we definitely are essential and contribute to the overall success of both the retail / and hospital setting 👌🏾
I didn't know you were a Pharmacy Tech! When I worked in the health insurance industry, my first desk was seated in the same area as our Part D team and their call center. Those quickly became some of my favorite colleagues. So much knowledge, patience, and care (especially for the elderly that we dealt with). This is a great topic.
Yes, I worked with a few ladies that went on to pursue 9-5 office pharmacy tech positions in the insurance field. I personally love being on my feet for now...so I prefer either retail or hospital settings. Thank you for your feedback...I figured I could make some helpful content since I've been in the pharmacy field for a very long time lol
@@ByMeMonique Do you know how to become a pharmacy tech within the insurance field? Do I need to take healthcare billing and insurance or medical coding at my local community college? As of right now, I am in the pharmacy tech online which started yesterday. Also, where is it best to work while being a pharmacy tech? I live in NC.
@@TiaoniaMichelle Hello and thank you for asking. My field of expertise is in hospital and retail RX. However, if you're interested in Insurance RX billing, working in a Retail RX setting will help expose you to the types of Insurance claims you will handle like: prior authorizations - overrides - TPRs and more. If you enjoy working with the public, I suggest working in a local retail pharmacy location. Congratulations on being in pharmacy tech school online!
Loved this!!
Thanks for educating the masses on a profession other THAN nursing. 😂 😂
😂 Yes the heart of the hospital is definitely nursing …but pharmacy and other jobs support the heart ♥️
love how well you explain … how charismatic you are thanks
You’re welcome…and thank you for watching.
I love it when we have a cashier in the pharmacy. It helps so much with our workflow.
Yes … it’s very helpful
Great information video! That's why I love healthcare because there are so many different opportunities. I do miss wearing scrubs since I've been in the corporate environment and at home 😂
Yes…there are so many different areas of healthcare that have tech specialties and a lot of the jobs have scheduling flexibility. Thanx for your feedback …I appreciate it!
I have been working as a CNA for nine years now. I have been thinking about becoming a Pharmacy Technician just to try something different.
Yes, it will be different and it will also give you a well rounded picture of the process behind the medicine.
Great info and very well done video. Thank you!
You’re welcome and thank you for your helpful feedback 👍🏽
Thanks for the video I have an interview today for a part time position as a pharmacy technician.
You’re welcome … come back and let me know if you decided to take the job … wishing you the best ✨
Did you get it??
I am trying to get out of it. I have been one for 10 years. Been Hospital, retail, software, and now insurance.
I can understand that, doing something new and different is exciting.
Also what books did you use to pass the cpt exam
Thank you for this can you do a break down of how to call the insurance and finding the issues when the doctor sends the prescription wrong. I am a new pharmacy tech im lost on the job duties
Thank you for watching and I’ll jot these request down to add to a future pharmacy tech video 👌🏽
@@ByMeMonique Yes Please & Thank You So Much
A question, what do you think it's the best master degree to take in order to become a pharmacist in the uk?
@@eeeeu5192 I’m a pharmacy tech so I don’t know enough information about the schooling of a pharmacist to answer this question.
is the pay for pharamcy technicians okay to support oneself who lives by themselves in chicago?
I don’t any Chicago residents that are pharmacy techs … so I can’t speak on that
Hi I just failed the PTCB exam. I studied PTCB exam by myself. So Could you recommend the way to study this exam. I really need to hel any recommendations to work on pharmacy. If I do not have a certificate Can I work on it?
There is a link in the video description that goes directly to the PTCB website for resources to help people interested in taking the PTCB exam.
Hi I’m a pharmacy tech for 15 yrs in retail, I was interested in becoming a tech in the hospital setting but was reluctant because I’ve heard you are exposed to a lot of hazardous chemo and IV, that causes cancer, I know retail we have to wear gloves for hazardous drugs but they just started this rule a couple of years ago, but what is your take on this do you think it’s more hazardous working in hospital then retail?
Hello … this is a valid concern … with any job there are cons that can have a negative physical impact on one’s health. There are protocols and procedures put in place to help protect workers from experiencing these negative consequences. My suggestion is to ALWAYS follow the procedures protocols and guidelines and be SURE to ask the interviewer about your concerns … you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that not every Hospital Pharmacy Tech will encounter what you mentioned above.
@@ByMeMonique this is true thank you
@@micheleburnette1394 You're welcome
Hi! i have a question, did you take the exam to become a certified pharm tech? (i forgot the acronym..) if yes, would you please talk about it? thank you!
Yes I'm a CPht & that video is already up th-cam.com/video/ZOhDxDMuMlY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iIIMzrA8_wRBHwPg
Is it easy to get a job as pharmacy technician in hospital /retail if I am certified and no experience? Thank you!
If you prepare for your interview and pass all of your background checks then yes it is easy to get a job because pharmacies ALWAYS need full / part time help.
My mom and my grandma encouraged me to work at a hospital as a registered pharmacy technician until I start pharmacy school in the near future. Is the payroll to work at the hospital as a registered pharmacy technician more than retail? Because I was also thinking about working at the hospital until I start pharmacy school
I found the answer at around the 16-minute mark 😅
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I'd like to know, Can a employee at a pharmacy count pills without a certificate or license In california ?🤔
That is a great question to ask a local retail or hospital pharmacy employee.
Pls wat is the career progression route for a Pharm tech
It depends on where you live. There are plenty of pharmacy tech jobs with different specialties, but my experience is in hospital and retail.