Healthcare

I was working at the pharmacy in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania many years ago. We had a brand-new (remodelled) store, and we now had a drive-thru. As we adjusted to life with a drive-thru, I had one technician who struggled to use the comms system at the drive-thru and felt it was more appropriate (and convenient) to try to communicate with our patients and customers THROUGH the glass window. She would literally yell through the glass.

The way you leave a pharmacy will speak volumes to your character. Although many good things that you do will go unnoticed and other things will potentially become inflamed, you will sleep well at night knowing you left the place in the best spot possible. At the very least, you can set up a long-term schedule, ensure staff cross-training and provide a list of lead candidates. You will leave the pharmacy better than when you entered years ago.

Many of the conditions we see and treat daily have roots in lifestyle decisions and behaviours. With good preventative advice and support, perhaps we can help reduce their incidence.

Pharmacists who hold an emergency assignment registration have until Nov. 10 to transition, while pharmacy techs have until next year.

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