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[hajenkin]

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I was just recently hired at CVS as a pharmacy tech. I worked as a tech before, but took some time off to focus on school and getting into pharmacy school. Now that I’ve been accepted into pharmacy school I wanted to get back into the pharmacy and take the PTCE.

Does anyone know if CVS offers a raise to technicians who take and pass the PTCE?

 

[dblock05]

Not sure if I am understanding correctly, but you would be an "intern" either when accepted into pharmacy school or when it begins and you have your intern license.

 

[hajenkin]

Not sure if I am understanding correctly, but you would be an "intern" either when accepted into pharmacy school or when it begins and you have your intern license.

The manager told me I couldn't apply to be an intern until I've actually started pharmacy school.

 

[deleted820760]

When you start Pharmacy school, you will get intern pay and it won’t matter if you’ve taken that PTCE test or not. I wouldn’t bother.

 

[deleted462159]

Agreed with PharmD500. Also while you're in transition - unless you're devoted to CVS - might be a good idea to look at what other places pay pharmacy interns.

 

[pharm B]

I never once had a pleasant experience at CVS, as a patient or intern, so best of luck. It's good to have a job in hand, but definitely try to see what else is out there.