Describe a time when you had your ethics tested.

Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
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As a Pharmacy Technician, you may sometimes be asked to do unethical things. The interviewer asks this question to see that you are honest and have integrity. The interviewer wants to hear that you have morals and can be trusted if hired.

Focus on providing an example of when you had your ethics tested as a Pharmacy Technician. If you are new to this field, use an example from a previous job or while attending school. Some examples could be witnessing someone cheat or steal something.

"I had my ethics tested while working at a retail store. I saw an employee put some items in her purse without paying for them and then leave on her break. I went to the break room to ask if she would like me to ring the items up, and she told me she didn't know what I was talking about and to mind my own business. I cannot tolerate people who lie and steal, so I told my supervisor about the incident. They replayed the surveillance cameras and saw I was telling the truth. After that, she was fired, and I received a promotion to Assistant Manager."

"Last month, I had a customer who had a suspicious-looking prescription. I told her that I would need to get the Pharmacist to speak with her, and she offered me $50 to take care of the prescription without involving the Pharmacist. I politely told her that was unethical and illegal and I would not take her money. As I went to get the Pharmacist, the customer left the pharmacy and never returned."

"I had my ethics tested at my last job. I was in charge of the narcotics on the floor, and a coworker asked me to do something illegal. I told them that I would not participate in illegal activity and told them they had asked the wrong person to help them. I reported them to my immediate supervisor, who told me they were under investigation for something similar. I will not tolerate illegal or unethical activity, as I am an honest person who does everything by the book."