How do you work as part of a greater team? What role do you find yourself taking on in a team environment?
Pharmacy Technicians work with a variety of people throughout their workday, and functioning in a larger team is extremely important. Depending on the setting that you may be working in, you may work with Pharmacists, Nurses, Physicians, or any other hospital, clinic, or retail staff. Your interviewer will be looking to hear that you are willing to do what it takes to help the greater good of the organization and that you are able to work with people from different walks of life and that work in different jobs.
"The team-based atmosphere at my current job is very inspiring and makes work both productive and fun. I work closely with our Pharmacists and am able to take direction from them on a daily basis while also being able to discuss issues with them. My fellow techs and I are a great team together, and we bounce ideas off of each other and help each other out whenever needed. In this team environment, I am definitely a leader among my technicians."
"Teamwork is vital in any work environment and it is extremely important in a pharmacy setting. I will be dealing with powerful medications, and communication between myself, my fellow technicians, and the pharmacists is something I will take great pride in. During my schooling, I worked for a large retail establishment, where I quickly became a leader in my department. In that role, I was tasked with leading pre-shift meetings and helping train new staff, and I loved being in a leadership role."
"Throughout my career, I've thrived on the fact that I got to work as part of a greater team in a patient care setting. In my current role in a hospital setting, I love that I get to work with providers, nurses, and fellow pharmacy staff. Among my colleagues, I am a natural leader due to my experience in the field. I am on our interviewing team and also help to train new staff when they start in our pharmacy. I am also a great communicator with all members of the team that I work with."
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Anonymous Answer
As the pharmacy tech with more experience, I have the lead role, I train new techs and help them when they have questions. I am also in charge of calling Dr's offices to verify prescriptions or ask them to finish the pa forms I start for them.
Rachelle's Feedback
It sounds as though you have a great amount of experience taking the lead, naturally. Very nice answer!
Anonymous Answer
I communicate well with my team and I am approachable and positive with my work team.
Amanda's Feedback
Being personable and positive are great characteristics for those that work in teams. There are many roles to play on a team and this question is asking about the kind of role you tend to take on when you're part of a team. Do you tend to take on a formal leadership role or tend to lead by example in more of a supportive position? Are you the creative member able to think outside the box or more of a logical analyst able to keep the team on task? You may also excel as an empathetic listener, able to help resolve conflict build strong relationships. While I've listed several general options here, you don't have to stick to standard role divisions (i.e. leader vs. follower). At the end of the day, many role titles are fluid. It's best to explain clearly what your strengths are and how those strengths would benefit you as a pharmacy technician.
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