WORKING AS A CVS RETAIL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN!! TRUTH/ INTERVIEW +TIPS!

I worked at CVS HEALTH for approximately 5 months then left for a better opportunity. I thank them for their professional development and success in future endeavors but it was just time for me to go. This video wasn’t made to discourage anyone from pursuing a career in pharmacy. Use cvs as a stepping stone , get in , build your work history// experience get certified and get a better paying job is my advice !!

[@JewelsNcrime]

I have been a certified tech for 17 years now, I love my job! A high volume retail pharmacy is very demanding, physically and mentally exhausting. Only the strong survive, if you have the right tools, training and support staff it can be enjoyable and rewarding. Not knowing how to resolve issues can make technicians feel incompetent and ultimately a lack of confidence in the field which can have 2 outcomes, giving up too soon or more eager to learn than ever before. A good technician is always learning and growing.

[@officialshanty7334]

Total facts

[@adorable5106]

I just quit CVS yesterday!! 3 weeks I am physically and mentally exhausted. Crazy job no proper training nothing.. very bad experience! I guess all the retail pharmacy like Walgreens,riteaid same scenes.

[@slayer5922]

I don't understand how you managed to even stay there for 3 weeks.....that's too long. I would rather clean up restrooms than to ever go back to CVS pharmacy.

[@adorable5106]

@@slayer5922 you are so right.😀 let me tell you the truth I hated from day 1.I thought it will better but it didn’t.Pharmacist and other technician they didn’t train me properly + plus didn’t let me finish my modules. Always at the pick up. I was so confused with their behavior towards me. Overwhelmed and what not .Those people need medication first 😃

[@officialshanty7334]

😂😂😂😂😂y’all terrible My experience wasn’t that bad

[@officialshanty7334]

They’ll make u go crazy fr fr !!! Gotta keep your composure lmao

[@adorable5106]

@@officialshanty7334 Lucky you 😁 I have to look for another job 😞

[@doseofdez]

currently on my 7th training shift & seriously thinking about just quitting. i still haven’t had ANY hands on training bc the store im at is severely understaffed so they “never have time” to train me. it’s honestly ridiculous & stressful i’m over it atp

[@officialshanty7334]

Sigh I know

[@mahdell5424]

Thank you for uplifting me up.This video helps me to pursue as a pharmacy tech...Next year either school or training....

[@Bun_Bun01]

This was helpful thank you! Abt to start training as a CVS tech 😊

[@officialshanty7334]

Glad I could help. All the best in your endeavors 🎉🎉🎉

[@nataliehollinger389]

I currently been working for cvs as a store associate for almost about three years.I’m thinking about switching to being a pharmacy tech to carry on my career since I’m going to school for nursing. I think that would help as far as learning the medication. So far I just been nervous to switch since my pharmacy is always crowded with customers.

[@officialshanty7334]

How’s it going

[@nataliehollinger389]

@@officialshanty7334 great I’m actually im still in my generals with school and so far I’m just waiting to be excepted into the pharmacy so I can start my modules. I said I would do cross training to just get a fill of the pharmacy.

[@nataliehollinger389]

@@officialshanty7334 so far everything is going great I’m waiting to hear back about my pharmacy tech application because I did submit so fingers crossed 🤞🏾💯

[@adorable5106]

Thank you for explaining in Detailed 🙏

[@officialshanty7334]

You’re most welcome 😊

[@olivergoodman6783]

Ive worked for cvs for 11 years i liked the job for the first few years but it got draining doing and i got burnt out overtime especially when covid hit..i work at a hospital now

[@officialshanty7334]

Awesome Good to know. All the best in your endeavors

[@bhopepseu]

I just got hired at cvs pharmacy as a tech. I’m going through training right now 😊

[@officialshanty7334]

Nice. Congratulations! How’s it so far???

[@bhopepseu]

@@officialshanty7334 it’s going good!

[@1KShaundo]

Do you get your certification there? Or you get it on your own

[@officialshanty7334]

@@1KShaundo u should be able to get it there and they pay for it. Check with management.

[@elitaniagranciano3021]

How's it going as a pharm tech?

[@praisetheLord2377]

Do you have to take the course to take the PTCB test? Or you can study yourself and take the test. Is it hard?

[@officialshanty7334]

Yeah. It is challenging , u have to study.

[@mzym22]

Yes never got my 15 minute break

[@officialshanty7334]

It’s sad

[@guccindken]

I took mine lmao . Baby I get paid for that 15 & sure will be taking it

[@officialshanty7334]

@guccindken ion blame u

[@guccindken]

@@officialshanty7334 Girl them mf techs were heated I was taking mine like baby thats your choice not to take yours lol Ion care how busy it get 😭 u know they hated my ass

[@officialshanty7334]

@@guccindken swear bro ! That’s not good. U should get a 15 !!!

[@xochiltbucio]

What is a good pocket sized book that you recommend we use that has generic and brand names of medications?

[@officialshanty7334]

Idk about pocket cook, how over , mometrix books are great !!!

[@ranushaun]

Hi, can u please help me ? I just join CVS month ago and started working 2weeks ago have no experience in pharmacy and pharmacy is super busy so do senior trainers are .Can u please train me or answer my question step by step, like how to look if customers ask for medication which is OOS other CVS locations has is or not in system. And there will be more in future because I just started working. If u can help please let me know. Regards

[@officialshanty7334]

How can I help you?

[@ranushaun]

@@officialshanty7334 I am thankful you replied.

[@alemurillo7128]

​@@officialshanty7334she literally just told you lmao

[@Ph.abdallahmalik]

Hi miss shanty how can i communicate with you, i have huge questions wanna ask you.

[@elitaniagranciano3021]

If you don't mind me asking, what better opportunity did you end up taking? Was it higher pay, different position?

[@officialshanty7334]

Hospital tech

[@julietloza4664]

does your pharmacy techniian certification carry to another job

[@officialshanty7334]

Yes

[@helena20000]

​@@officialshanty7334Please tell more : TIA

[@helena20000]

​​@@officialshanty7334would really like to hear more about how Those Pharmacy Tech Skills carry along with Hospital Tech Work 😊

[@SamaAhmed-zl6rk]

what was the interview like?

[@Kanariyellowcosmetics]

What was the starting pay?

[@officialshanty7334]

Girl 16 😕

[@officialshanty7334]

I’m not doing that anymore tho

[@timahawk3220]

Ok JERSEY 😅

[@officialshanty7334]

Hmmm

[@janemcc4860]

A bunch of modules and never had time to.finish...😂😂😂

[@officialshanty7334]

Word

[@SamaAhmed-zl6rk]

what was the interview like?

[@officialshanty7334]

Average