PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Q&A | HOW MUCH I MAKE?

[@haileylee4503]

just finished pharmacy program only takes a semester to complete, took PTCB and passed and now have a job making $21 an hour. I really recommend this job to anyone and can %100 be a career. You can get so many different certifications just by experience and get a higher pay. you can also work with surgeries as an OR pharmacy tech. All in all this position is very versatile and you can go far if you put the work in!!!

[@ImagineJanne]

Congrats on passing the certification exam and getting a job! I’m considering taking a pharm tech program. Did you feel prepared for the exam or you had to do extra prep on your own? (Any textbooks you would recommend?) Was the PTCB exam difficult?

[@amandazigshane7087]

Congratulations passing your exam. Any recommendations? I'm currently preparing myself to take the exam for the second time and I'm super scared and nervous.

[@henria.4496]

Im a pharmacy technician at omnicare and I work full time as a 19 yr old and I find it very very affordable to work here and pay all of my bills. I pay my car note, insurance, rent etc. very very comfortably

[@velvetunscripted]

do you work retail or private or in a hospital?

[@deboyang1183]

I absolutely agree with what you said about bad days here. I am a tech too and I have bad days almost every week because our pharmacy is super understaffed (which a lot of pharmacies are). However, I still love my job because when some patients thank me for what I do and they are being understanding, I feel like all I do is worth it!

[@glamorousgemm8172]

I’m in retail rn and if I stay in it any longer, I’m gonna need to see a therapist 😭trying to get my certification to move on to a hospital. Thank you!

[@assonance9057]

Bro same it’s torture. 🤣 CVS treats healthcare like it’s McDonald’s LOL

[@glamorousgemm8172]

@@assonance9057 exactly!!! I wouldn’t recommend working there for anyone 😭

[@kevin6480]

@@glamorousgemm8172 I can’t take my application back 😂😂😂 My Interview next week😂

[@glamorousgemm8172]

@@kevin6480 lmaooo best advice I can give you is to get your certification and RUN. Don’t walk. Covid has these people acting like rats.

[@venus8115]

this is exact thing i’m going through and what my plans have been 😭 i have cvs !!!!!

[@moniiiswrld]

this video made me ten times better i’m about to go to school for PT and im so excited for it !! 😊 my math skill are not my best strong suit and im glad we can relate and you still doing good in PT ! thanks for making this video❤

[@jessicasaldana8444]

What part of the math are you struggling with, I m planning on making videos on the pharmacy math calculations but unsure where to start

[@marcusdent6428]

now i'm watching you this year.. happy easter 2024 :)

[@marcusdent6428]

SPL LOVE 🥰🥰🥰🥰 ( former SPED teacher appreciate you)

[@solomons5821]

good video! i’m a full time pre-med student working as a pharmacy tech at a hospital. I started in retail, it’s awful.

[@jojoalmaiahi2112]

Hey I’m currently in a community college studying to become a pharmacy technician. Just need 2 semester and I’m done. Any advice for me before I apply to any pharmacies or hospitals.

[@themeeplecouple1251]

i just started about 2 months ago (meijer) as a trainee and i make $15 an hour. & as i level up i will make more. i honestly am loving it!!

[@UncutRelease]

5month update :). How is it going? (If you don't mind me asking?) Also, what particular company are you with? Are their benefits worth it?

[@erristarr7187]

I'd also like an update please :) I have an interview with them tomorrow.

[@michaelajennings9770]

Update year later?

[@ethan02135]

Damn we're so similar lol, I'm a second semester sophomore also not studying pharmacy... I worked at Walgreens for my senior year of high school as a cashier and then moved to the pharmacy for my freshman year of college to get more money. I got my PTCB at the end of my time there (I self-studied) and then I left after freshman year to move on campus at school and now I'm about to start in the hospital! Super excited, definitely look into it, no patients, pay is significantly better (almost $6 more per hr base pay for me plus 5-20% on top of that for shift differential) and often if they have prn or per diem positions, it is even easier to work around school bc there is no minimum requirement for how much you work and you basically get to choose your schedule.

[@beeloveseveryoneofyou3740]

Being grandfathered in, and haven't been in the retail field for a while. I moved to another state, so how do you find the free exams

[@Trulykeonna]

Wheew I’m about to enroll in a PT program and I’m glad you said the math isn’t hard.

[@beeloveseveryoneofyou3740]

NO retail pharmacy technician it doesn't pay much when I was in retail. But, it starts in retail to get your feet wet.

[@trinidybrownfield3978]

I just started school for this at UMA its going good so far. Thank you for taking the time to do the day in the life and the Q&A it was so relieving hearing the info from an inside perspective! will def be watching more of your videos!

[@emyrenamor660]

I start online school for UMA Monday and im excited

[@so_Doriii]

My team is yhe best so far we are always laughing at work. Sometimes good people is a miracle they come to help

[@LyssieLysse]

I work at a clinic and those patients show their natural behinds! There were times I considered quitting, until I remember I really love what I do and I shouldn’t let grumpy folks ruin my career. However, I have thought about switching to the hospital for better hours because I can’t do waking up early.

[@communitysolutionspro1520]

Im in California. There are many pharmacy tech hospital jobs that pay up to $100,000 a year. Im older and am considering it since Im close to retirement age.

[@richardwildlife88-wj6kl]

Go for it, I am a CNA and I'm 35 and just tired of the physical aspect of it. I wanted to become a Nurse but not anymore. I'm gonna do Pharmacy Tech and then something else afterwards. CNA & Pharm Tech are great backups and its good to do with retirement,

[@valeriamarrerodiaz1731]

yas girl you got this! I answered all my questions. Also, I recommend you to watch other pharmacy technician videos since you’re gonna learn so much!

[@cameronjohnson7]

Thank you sista… masterfully done. I feel more confident and decisive now. 🙏🏾💪🏾💯

[@KenniNova]

YESSSS

[@kevinkidneyy]

Retail sucks and very underpaid move to hospital or move careers , techs are underpaid. I work in hospital $40 a hour in CA but im moving into MRI

[@dingding3342]

$40 an hour doing what

[@btyn1572]

?

[@cristhellm.284]

Thank you so much for this video, it made me feel more confident about the course I’m starting!!❤

[@jessicaruiz6180]

People think pharmacies are fast food places😭😭😭 love your video

[@KenniNova]

No fr haha!!!

[@krazykhiry1465]

Hi. Im interested in becoming a Pharmacy tech the trade school i want to attend is a 4mnth advance course and im super nervous. Im currently a CNA and EKG tech and have some knowledge of medicine but what makes me nervous is the math part but as you stated in your video its really basic math and there are tools to help. I feel so relieved watching your video 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thanks

[@katerinenunez-garcia5650]

Walmart offers training for free, plus the pay is around $16-18 ish for non certified. You’d have to speak with the pharmacy manager

[@KenniNova]

Yessss you got it! And thank you ❤️

[@gabbysworld9623]

Do you have any recommendation for online school for pharma tech licensure?

[@beeloveseveryoneofyou3740]

It's easy math and it's repetitive. I hate math and that scared, as well. If you don't know the pharmacist will help you because nothing goes out w/o passing to them! I loved it

[@gandhigermain8474]

Wow im a cna too, currently looking to start school for phamacy tech

[@Nostalgicimparts]

Omg I love your spirit you’re so beautiful subscribing now! Getting my certificate soon I’m too excited now. 💕

[@KenniNova]

Thank you so much! Good luck to you 💓

[@Victoria.beauty]

Hey from Russia!! Thank you for videos!! I am really excited by you. It is my 4th /5 year in the Medical university of pharmacy. I hope you are doing well!!

[@KenniNova]

Thank you sm!

[@jenniferbahn3831]

I start my course on Monday to be a PT and super excited...

[@Misleeee]

I’m a Walmart cashier right now and Walmart will pay for my pharmacy classes. I’m waiting for my classes to start.

[@kevin6480]

I’m doing the exact same thing. I think it’s a great opportunity to for workers to take advantage of especially if you Wunna move on from retail.

[@KenniNova]

YESSSS 👏🏽

[@keimiguijosa5546]

Is it all Walmarts? Or just some

[@kevin6480]

@@keimiguijosa5546 All, Just Gotta have access to guild education and you should be fine

[@keimiguijosa5546]

@@kevin6480 I never knew this and I work at Walmart!!! Is there a specific website I should go

[@user-xt7ff7iv7o]

I work as a cashier in a pharmacy and oh boy I question if I want the certification but ima do it!

[@konohealth]

I was a compounding technician and that was all math. It really depends on the setting you're working in.

[@mariestvictor9743]

I needed this video, thank you so much ❤

[@bllan1965]

What dealings do you need to understand when dealing with insurance companies?

[@Guywithbeard672]

I work at Walgreens right now as a front end cashier. And wanted to move into being their PT, would you say that it's a good idea?

[@alexandriamartin9700]

Hell yeah i started off as DH then moved right to pharmacy

[@ShaneSnell-jd8ec]

Through stepful it’s 4 months and they do extership and clinical hours and help you get a job also and its 59 dollar deposit and 166 every two weeks for 9 payments

[@azhyypooh5970]

I think working at a car wash has really prepped me for jobs like this, I’ll be fine 😭

[@jojoalmaiahi2112]

Hey I’m currently in a community college studying to become a pharmacy technician. Just need 2 semester and I’m done. Any advice for me before I apply to any pharmacies or hospitals

[@MzKekeBaybee]

I am interested in becoming one but now I’m scared because I don’t know if I am a fast paced worker 😢

[@KenniNova]

Don’t be scared, we can do anything we put our minds to!

[@tiyonna.creates]

Love your personailty

[@juliajackson1572]

I’m finishing my internship for school at a Walgreens and I love the job but these patient be trying me

[@arshdeep-tp2qh]

Do u get paid for intership?

[@irlcara]

ooo in your bag girl 12-22 WORK

[@dosszs]

Are you planning to enter pharmacy school and be pharmacist someday

[@kelliewalker1640]

Some states you have to go through a course and get your nationals first before you can take the test for the state license make sure you check with the states board of pharmacy

[@aileenbernaldo4555]

Hi! Im a pharmacist in the PH and i migrate here in the US for 2 months now, can i take the PTCB without going through a course?

[@LIONESSOFZION]

Do you have to be vaccinated to work as a pharmacy technician?

[@keimiguijosa5546]

My community college has different options. They have OSA, level 1 certificate or AAS. Which do u recommend?

[@KenniNova]

I hear of AAS more often!

[@keimiguijosa5546]

@@KenniNova luckily I work at Walmart and the pharmacy can just hire me and train me! A lot more easier

[@richardwildlife88-wj6kl]

@@keimiguijosa5546 don't do adegree as a pharmacy tech... pay for your class upfront its like $1200 and you can make payment plans. Pharmacy Tech can be a great backup, but it can be a career. Its good to have the licensure because you never know where life takes you... and you'll never know when you might need it.

[@_cutiepie27]

Hi, I am a med tech supervisor for my senior living facility. I applied for CVR pharmacy 💊 for training pharmacy tech. The onboarding application had a timed test. I did not pasdWhich I did not know beforehand. Now I have to wait 90 days. Why is there a surprise test? Do a lot of companies have test in the application process?

[@zipporah-darviredding2832]

Hi! There is usually a timed test for various reasons: to test your knowledge of subject, to see how quick you can work under pressure with timed questions, etc. Seeing you have 90 days until you can reapply, you can study on the materials to prepare. You got this!

[@Anap00h]

Hi I'm sorry to be repetative but I heard you say its 6 months to a year for school. Is that referring to the PTCB license? Also do you have your license? Thank you for the video, your day in the life was also super helpful!

[@addicttt]

I will maybe join!

[@johnkin5612]

I am a licensed pharmacy technician in Kenya(Africa) and have experience of 15 years,I want to migrate to Canada or US to work, guide me on steps to follow to be licensed to practice in these countries?

[@dyquanwaters2113]

I’m in New Jersey and while it pays more than minimum wage, I feel like the work I do could be compensated a lot more fairly.

[@Indian_abc]

Hey kenni we can get pharmacy dispenser job in uk only based of pharmacy graduate?

[@alyssalugo1212]

Do they ask for high school diploma or ged? Currently getting my ged

[@sakshidhiman2527]

I did Diploma in pharmacy without maths from India what job i get in canda without taking any course or exam or We have to give exam nd how much they paid

[@jeeshanmohammad5498]

My Diploma pharmacy complete so how I cann apply this jobss as a assistance pharmacy???

[@4Litters]

how do you pass the drug test if you smoke ouid ?

[@nataliewatson8697]

Look up the certo method. It has worked for me

[@mohammadrumman6157]

My D pahrmaa completely course.. How I cann apply jobss. Please telll uss

[@starlendominguez819]

can you work in another country if you get certification and license or is it just to work in the US?

[@KenniNova]

Have to be licensed in that specific state!

[@gabbysworld9623]

@@KenniNova hi ma'am do you have any recommendations for online schooling for licensure?

[@jennyramac3551]

Hello, just wanted to know which retail store do u work for to become a pt? And how much $ did they pay u starting out? Tia!

[@kaltunahmed2755]

Walgreens has a program where they pay you while you learn

[@brycekeyes6787]

I'm looking at being a pharmacy tech... Do you find that the work is repetitive?

[@KenniNova]

In a way, yes!

[@AuroraCash]

retail is a lot of bending, crawling, climbing, bending over the drive-through, and the phone is ringing unstoppable, insurance billing is headache, people does not want to pay their medicine so they want to use goodrx than their work health insurance coverage, people are getting mad at you for the things you have no control of.... get ready and wear that shield, retail is like awar

[@ItsTefanny]

Hi grad in the philippines as bspharm had experienced mostly in the pharm now im in new york leaving a life with hubs, can i apply as asst pharmacy or i need to study or get licensed thanks

[@AuroraCash]

you definitely can, I just got hired as a pharmacy tech apprenticeship. I am starting in Oct 25th, I am super nervous and excited Look for an apprenticeship, they will train you.

[@saokoc]

@@AuroraCash hey how’s it treating you?

[@AuroraCash]

Look for local Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. They will train you while on the job.

[@AuroraCash]

@@saokoc so far so good. I love it. It is definitely a super fast paced job. When i said super, rant very very busy specially the time of the year. Flu seasons plus the c vid19, and more. I'm learning everyday and so far so good. Everyone at work so helpful.

[@airelinemenelas4393]

How much hrs can a part-time pharmacy technician get?

[@mckennagadt1792]

part time is usually 25-30 fulltime is 30-40 a week

[@lancej7765]

Hi Kenny! I'm a future pharmacy student who plans on applying to pharmacy school. However I am conflicted on how I should acquire pharmacy experience. It's a little expensive, but do you think it would be worth it to get a pharmacy technician license before pharmacy school or should I just volunteer instead? Also would I be more competitive if I do get my pharmacy technician license?

[@KenniNova]

Hi!! Pharmacy school as in becoming a Pharmacist or schooling for Pharmacy Technician? In hopes of doing PT I would go ahead and get the license! As for Pharmacist route I would volunteer if you are going to pharmacy school soon(saves $ vs trying to get a license in tech) !💓

[@lancej7765]

Thanks for responding back so fast Kenni! And yeah I talking more specially about the pharmacist route. That’s good to hear because these Pharm Tech programs are expensive as hell lol. Thank you again and good luck with your YT entrepreneurship

[@solomons5821]

some retail pharmacies, such as walgreens, will train you and pay for your license. I have a bunch of friends in pharmacy school and they all started as a tech but didn’t go through a traditional tech program. wish you the best!

[@justkaylaplease1231]

Apply to Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart pharmacy. They all train you to become a PTCB certified pharmacy tech and they pay for it. I’ve worked for Walgreens and Walmart and I never went to pharmacy tech school. Also Ashworth and Penn foster has online self paced pharmacy tech programs for less than $2500 each. They also include externships. I think being PTCB certified will give you a boost on your pharmacy school application

[@maame_5533]

@@justkaylaplease1231 hi could you please send me your email .want to ask some private questions relating to pharmacy technician please

[@lesliesantana7525]

This video was a big help thank you!!!! I am taking an online course that's 4 months for anyone who is interested it's called stepful

[@Octaviajenkins939]

When you register as a pharmacy technician and you have to take a class for your recertification in June, do you have to pay out of pocket for the class and where do you go to take the classes? Do the pharmacy that you work for help with the classes?

[@beeloveseveryoneofyou3740]

When I started in Retail the exam was free. Nowadays, I am literally seeing that u have to take the exam on ur own. I don't know 😕 🤷

[@Thatgirlash]

Do you have to be vaccinated to be a pharmacy technician??

[@KenniNova]

Depends on your company! For us it is optional but they encourage it

[@ericaopoku7057]

❤❤❤❤

[@marcusdent6428]

walgreens starts u off non certified at 19 an hr in denver rent here in 2024' is 1000-1500 studio or on bedroom: SO NO UNTIL U MAKE ATLEAST $25hr

[@user-sh1wp8bt8l]

Nice video

[@user-sh1wp8bt8l]

Im pharmacist

[@TristanKindricks2]

Are you still a tech ?

[@moniquendondo8457]

I'm certified pharmacy technician, but they pay me 14$/hours 😢. I'm looking for the hospital opportunity but overthere they ask iv room experience

[@refugex]

Damn 14?? That's too little what state do u live in 4:05

[@moniquendondo8457]

@@refugex Pennsylvania and I'm immunizer 😔

[@refugex]

@@moniquendondo8457 come to Minnesota you can vouch for 20 I think they pay like 16-19 starting depending who u go to

[@myhanh9875]

Hay quá

[@lisarawlins7022]

Look your videos

[@BTSARMY-hn7gl]

Is this in UK?

[@KenniNova]

No :(

[@redrockstarninjagaragerrsn1272]

We need to do a crossover

[@terrell1896]

Kenni Nova, You make more than me lol

[@beeloveseveryoneofyou3740]

I remembered all of the meds. I love pharmacy but hospitals go do not stay in retail 🙃

[@jojoalmaiahi2112]

Wats the difference between working in the hospital as a pharmacy technician then working at a local pharmacy technician like rite aid, CVS , Walgreens.

[@beeloveseveryoneofyou3740]

@@jojoalmaiahi2112 I never worked in the hospitals. I heard it pays a few dollars more, less contact with the customers. U will be doing more (distributing meds to different departments, IV bags, and doing compounds) and 8 plus differentiatal pay hours and shifts. Just like the nurses. Working 3 days and off some days...I'm confusing y'all. I don't know but I heard. Let others explain lol 😆

[@gabbysworld9623]

Hi ma'am do you have any recommendation for online class to be certified pharma tech? Hope you can help me. Thank u.

[@Sith6547]

Get your pharmaceutical swag on 💊 👍

[@michellevega1523]

How in the world they gave you a PT job without going to school for it and with no license??

[@KenniNova]

Pharmacy Technician Trainee License, super popular now.

[@michellevega1523]

@@KenniNova where I live there us not such thing Either you are or you don't

[@charlesmoore3963]

Go to the state board of pharmacy in your state

[@yonjshs]

I m from India and i m studying pharmacy is any Apporitunity there.. For me sister ❤

[@KenniNova]

Always opportunities in the field! Just become licensed in whichever state!

[@silentj624]

Pharmacy technicians do do not a livable wage unless you've been a tech for 20 years in which case you didn't make a lgood wage when you started.

[@delaw2xoxo269]

NOT LIVEABLE AT ALL

[@laureljade3476]

I'd be a pharmacy tech if I didn't have attention deficit disorder. Would love to be one.

[@zipporah-darviredding2832]

You can do it! I was diagnosed in 2nd grade with ADHD and love pharmacy because no day is ever the same and working in pharmacy never had me board. Take one step at a time and over time you'll develop skills to help you focus🌺

[@kaylalopez2639]

I’d love to do it too but I’m a slow counter i can count obviously just not rly fast i take my time 😢

[@zipporah-darviredding2832]

@@kaylalopez2639 With practice you can definitely increase your confidence and speed. I'm a health educator and If you're interested in practicing, you may consider purchasing a counting tray with spatula (they have reasonable priced ones in Amazon) and purchase the candy smarties and practice counting by 5's daily. Let me know if that's helpful.

[@namphatoto5099]

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[@linhlai9746]

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