How do you stay motivated when doing repetitive tasks in the pharmacy?

"There are times when most tasks on the shift are very repetitive, but over the years, I have found a few techniques to help stay motivated. I usually set a deadline to ensure I complete the tasks. This helps me stay focused and not lose momentum. I also take breaks where possible to focus on something else for a few minutes or take my meal break, then regroup and continue the tasks. If it's a situation where it's safe to listen to music or the news, that also helps the time pass and stay motivated to finish."

As a pharmacy technician, there may be times when your tasks or duties are repetitive in nature. The interviewer wants to ensure you understand this and that your level of engagement and motivation won't be affected. This is important because if you're not engaged, errors can occur, and you may experience low job satisfaction. Discuss strategies you use to stay focused, engaged, and motivated so that you remain productive when assigned these types of tasks.