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I need some advice. I am a P3 and an intern at a Target pharmacy in the D.C area. Currently my responsibilities include all the responsibilites of a tech (except that I get to compound prescriptions). At Target, the empasis is on being a "team" so I also have to work the register. Although I would rather not be a cashier, I have always consistenlty helped out and have done my part. However, recently I have noticed that some of the techs intentionally avoid "ringing up customers". It is to the point where I have even asked for help on numerous occasions from the techs, only to be given an excuse as to why they can't help at the time. The on-duty pharmacist can see what is happening, but does nothing. Unfortunately, the lines get long, it gets busy and am the only person "ringing" people up. Everyone is too busy doing other things. Somehow, I am the only person that can pull away from the prescription that I may be doing at the time.
NOTE: Today, at least 70% of my time was spent on the register. I was working with one tech and a pharmacist.
So my questions to you are:
1. What types of responsibilities do you have as a pharmacy intern? (also include your level in pharmacy school)
2. Is there a difference between your responsibilities and that a tech?
3. How do you think I should approach this sticky situation with the least amount of conflict? (if that's even possible)
I really need your advice...I've only been here for four months, and I'm very frustrated. 😱
NOTE: Today, at least 70% of my time was spent on the register. I was working with one tech and a pharmacist.
So my questions to you are:
1. What types of responsibilities do you have as a pharmacy intern? (also include your level in pharmacy school)
2. Is there a difference between your responsibilities and that a tech?
3. How do you think I should approach this sticky situation with the least amount of conflict? (if that's even possible)
I really need your advice...I've only been here for four months, and I'm very frustrated. 😱