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Question 18 of 40 for our Pharmacy Technician Mock Interview

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Question 18 of 40

How do you keep yourself up to date on new medications and practices in the field?

In a constantly changing field, Pharmacy Technicians must stay up to date to keep up with the times on the job. Your interviewer will be looking to hear that you are invested in your career by seeking further education for yourself in the field. Be sure to talk about any training you attend, publications you read, or career-related groups you belong to.

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  • 18. How do you keep yourself up to date on new medications and practices in the field?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      In a constantly changing field, Pharmacy Technicians must stay up to date to keep up with the times on the job. Your interviewer will be looking to hear that you are invested in your career by seeking further education for yourself in the field. Be sure to talk about any training you attend, publications you read, or career-related groups you belong to.

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "Being new to the field, I became a member of the NPTA and receive both the "Technician Today" magazine and their e-newsletters. After just starting to receive these, I can see that I will be able to learn a lot about changes in the field moving forward."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Answer Example

      "Having worked in the field for eight short years, a lot has changed in that time. The FDA continuously approves new drugs, and new regulations are passed regularly. By being certified as a tech, I have greatly looked forward to and taken part in the continuing education requirements. These credits have enabled me to learn and adapt to a changing career."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "So much has changed in this field during my career that furthering myself and my knowledge has been critical and will continue to be in the future. I have been a certified technician for many years and look forward to continuing education credits to maintain the certification. Last year, I took a CE credit course in third-party reimbursements and learned a lot about changes that have taken place in government-funded reimbursements for medication."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I receive emails from different online pages with interesting articles about new medications or changes or anything new going on in the medical field. One of them is pocketbook.com"

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is great! If possible, offer up 2-3 specific names so that the interviewer can see that you follow reputable resources.
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