Walgreens

Pharmacy Technician

May 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

Learning about health care

What I wish was different

Advice

There is a lot to learn, take notes

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

September 2016 - August 2019 • Holladay, UT

What I liked

I loved interacting with all the different people that would come in. Some would be unhappy and rude, but most were pleasant and friendly and I enjoyed that.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Pharmacy Technician

January - May 2019 • Murray, UT

What I liked

The flexibility of my schedule and the positive attitudes of my coworkers who helped teach me things within the pharmacy setting.

What I wish was different

That there was more time throughout the day to go over things better, but that's kind of impossible in a retail setting.

Advice

Always stay positive and focus on the task in front of you!

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

February 2018 - September 2019 • Broken Arrow, OK

What I liked

I enjoyed how mentally challenging the job was. There was a lot I needed to know to do well, and there was always more to learn.

What I wish was different

Since I worked at the busiest Pharmacy in Broken Arrow, there should have been more staff on hand at all times.

Advice

Always care about the customers, even if they are grumpy and hostile. You're there for them.

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Pharmacy Technician

June - August 2019 • Bettendorf, IA

What I liked

I loved the environment. It was always busy which helped me gain experience, and the team was always willing to give me tips and help me out when needed.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Direct hitter

April 2016 • Poughkeepsie, NY

What I liked

Being able to help people

What I wish was different

I found an internship for the summer

Advice

Take your job seriously

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Cashier

June - August 2019 • Maplewood, NJ

What I liked

It was a fast paced environment and the jobs were always changing.

What I wish was different

More hours as well as a more consistent schedule.

Advice

It can be fun to work for Walgreens, but be wary of hour cuts as well as changes in employees.

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Shift Lead at Walgreens

February 2018 - October 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The people were fun and I was able to learn a lot of skills when it comes to customer service because people can be difficult sometimes.

What I wish was different

I felt that for what we were dealing with everyday we weren't getting paid enough

Advice

Patience is a great thing and you definitely need it

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Pharmacy Technician

July 2019 • Cranford, NJ

What I liked

I liked how I was learning a lot about the pharmaceutical field and seeing what it was truly like to be a retail pharmacist.

What I wish was different

I wish I could learn more about medications and doses, rather than just being a tech. However, we all start somewhere and I’m gaining experience.

Advice

I would say to make the most out of every experience you have and to just get your foot in the door. This is the time to gain experience and test your limits and maybe find out what you like/don’t like.

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Designated Hitter

June 2016 • Racine, WI

What I liked

Being able to work anywhere in the store.

What I wish was different

More chances to work in other departments

Advice

Being a designated hitter is one of the best choices I made.

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Community Manager Intern

May - July 2019 • Tallahassee, FL

What I liked

The experience was amazing. Learned a whole lot about the processes that go by weekly to keep the store in good shape and have everything the customer needs when they need it. Walgreens took us Interns to their 2019 Leadership meeting. Got to network with presidents and vice presidents of supply chain, pharmacy, diversity, etc; and District managers.

What I wish was different

Absolutely nothing.

Advice

The company offers opportunities everywhere, and anywhere.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

November 2017 • Brookfield, WI

What I liked

It is a great learning opportunity for anyone interested in going into a health care position in the future. I get to work with awesome coworkers who provide a supportive environment. I got the job my senior year of high school and during break and summer I come home and they give me hours. I am very thankful for this employment opportunity.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you are interested in pharmacy or health care in general working at walgreens would be a great option to choose for work experience.

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Customer Service Representative

October 2016 • Tahlequah, OK

What I liked

I’ve been there for a long time so work is easy.

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

CSA at Walgreens is a job position to not take lightly. You are expected to do hard work.

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Pharmacist Intern

December 2018 • Kalispell, MT

What I liked

I got experience in the field I am studying, and it was fast-paced so I was forced to continue my learning on the fly.

What I wish was different

I wish that there hadn't been a budget cut for hours, so I could have had a more consistent schedule.

Advice

Learn to multitask early.

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Pharmacy Technician

June 2019 • Baytown, TX

What I liked

This was my first position as a pharmacy technician. I had gotten my trainee license the past winter but waited until summer to find a job. My coworkers were extremely helpful and understanding. Our store was among the busiest in the area, so I had to learn quickly. It is a great job with just enough work to do so that nobody should ever be bored. My shifts go by very quickly. I enjoyed the challenge, and I learn more every day.

What I wish was different

Since we were so busy, I was almost always stuck working the drive-thru for the majority of my shift. I was able to go into the back to fill prescriptions a few times, but this was normally reserved for the more experienced technicians. I would've appreciated more of a flow between stations during my shift.

Advice

Be ready for the workload. It is by no means unbearable, but at times there may be up to 7 patients in line while you're struggling to push a certain medication through one person's insurance with no luck at all. This does not happen often, but around 5 p.m. when everyone gets off work you can expect there to be a surge in activity. Also, you WILL have customers that are just in a bad mood and might even be angry at you for an insurance-related problem or something else you cannot control. It is very important to remain polite, don't take it personally, and call a manager if need be.

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Community Management Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I had an amazing manager who took the time to coach and explains the details of my task or how things operate. I really enjoyed working with my coworkers because the people made the environment more welcoming and helped me thrive.

What I wish was different

Even though I had the "manager" access and certain power to override if something goes wrong on the cash register, I wanted to learn more about how to manage like a manager and get to know more about scheduling people.

Advice

Ask a lot of questions when you're working because if you don't ask, people won't know that you don't know, and this will results in you not doing/trying your best at work. Additionally, come in with a positive attitude because your attitude will affect your coworker and if everyone has a positive attitude, the workplace is much more fun and enjoyable to work in.

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Retail Manager

April 2014 - November 2019 • Bridgeton, NJ

What I liked

The experience & opportunities I was given over the years and they were generous with the pay rate.

What I wish was different

The company’s decisions as a whole that made working there a lot more harder due to the lack of hours so lack of employees on trying to get things done and the same applies for the pharmacy department