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Pharmacy Technician Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Pharmacy Technician interview, here are 40 interview questions and answer examples.

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What do you dislike the most about being a Pharmacy Technician?

This is an excellent opportunity to discuss the challenges you face as a pharmacy technician. Giving an example involving customer service is a great place to start. Show that you understand the reality of the job and that you accept the challenges. Be sure to end your response positively, showing the interviewer that you like your job more than dislike certain aspects.

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40 Pharmacy Technician Interview Questions & Answers

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  • Adaptability

    1. What do you dislike the most about being a Pharmacy Technician?

  • Ask The Interviewer

    2. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?

  • Career Goals

    3. Where do you see yourself in five years?

  • Communication

    4. How would you describe your communication skills?

  • Compatibility

    5. How would your references describe you?

  • Compatibility

    6. How do you fill your downtime at work?

  • Compatibility

    7. Name three of your greatest strengths related to your profession.

  • Compatibility

    8. What do you enjoy most about working in the pharmaceutical field?

  • Compatibility

    9. How would your co-workers describe you?

  • Compatibility

    10. How do you expect to make a difference at our pharmacy?

  • Compatibility

    11. After reading the job description, what do you like most about this position?

  • Competency

    12. What is the difference between prescription medicine and over-the-counter drugs?

  • Conflict

    13. Have you ever worked with a Pharmacist you did not like? What didn't you like about them?

  • Customer Service

    14. How well do you handle customer complaints?

  • Customer Service

    15. How do you handle times when customer wait times are longer than normal, and customers become uneasy or even mad?

  • Diligence

    16. What do you know about our pharmacy?

  • Diligence

    17. How do you verify that a prescription is valid in this line of work?

  • Diligence

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

  • Diligence

    19. Give me an example of one of your past jobs that required great attention to detail.

  • Diligence

    20. How do you keep yourself organized to be able to meet deadlines?

  • Direct

    21. We require all candidates to submit to a pre-employment drug screen. Will there be an issue passing the drug screen?

  • Direct

    22. What makes you the best candidate for this position?

  • Direct

    23. What do you enjoy most about being a Pharmacy Technician?

  • Discovery

    24. Why did you leave your last job?

  • Discovery

    25. What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good technician?

  • Discovery

    26. What influenced you to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical field?

  • Discovery

    27. What do you do in your free time?

  • Discovery

    28. How did you hear about this position?

  • Discovery

    29. Who is your greatest role model?

  • Diversity

    30. How do you feel about working with customers of diverse backgrounds?

  • Education

    31. When you reflect on your education, is there anything you would do differently?

  • Leadership

    32. Give me an example of your leadership ability.

  • Operational

    33. What hours are you available?

  • Performance Based

    34. Give me an example of how you are dependable.

  • Stress

    35. Our pharmacy is fast-paced without much downtime. How well do you work under pressure?

  • Stress

    36. Tell me about a stressful time in your work life. How did you handle it?

  • Teamwork

    37. How do you work as part of a greater team? What role do you find yourself taking on in a team environment?

  • Technical

    38. What pharmacy software do you have experience working on?

  • Tough

    39. What would you do if you suspect a customer is a drug seeker?

  • Tough

    40. Describe a time when you had your ethics tested.