Possible jobs for patient interactions

[b.nguyening]

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Hello everyone,
I am having some trouble finding jobs that involve patient interactions because I was looking into pharmacy school until very recently. Thus, I have no additional certifications so that narrows down the jobs available. Could you guys please give me advice on possible jobs or if I should volunteer instead?

 

[WedgeDawg]

Volunteering is generally easier. You could also scribe, which is usually paid and a 9-12 month commitment and training is infolded.

 

[Catalystik]

Hello everyone,
I am having some trouble finding jobs that involve patient interactions because I was looking into pharmacy school until very recently. Thus, I have no additional certifications so that narrows down the jobs available. Could you guys please give me advice on possible jobs or if I should volunteer instead?

Receptionist in a medical office requires no additional training. Neither would Dietary Aide in a nursing home.

 

[lemonscientist]

So are you a CphT or have you worked as a pharmacy technician?

I currently work in retail and while there are the usual pangs of a customer service industry, healthcare is becoming more patient satisfaction driven. I love learning about pharmacology, medication management, and how pharmacists and doctors must work as a team to best treat patients. There is also TONS of patient interaction. Legally, I cannot counsel except what my Rph trusts me to convey without error, but that doesn't mean that I don't get to listen to a patients entire life and medical hx before I ask them if they mind being put on hold to wait for a Rph. The pay is good enough depending on company and if you have the right pharmacists , you will be well supported and learn a lot of valuable information!

 

[b.nguyening]

So are you a CphT or have you worked as a pharmacy technician?

I currently work in retail and while there are the usual pangs of a customer service industry, healthcare is becoming more patient satisfaction driven. I love learning about pharmacology, medication management, and how pharmacists and doctors must work as a team to best treat patients. There is also TONS of patient interaction. Legally, I cannot counsel except what my Rph trusts me to convey without error, but that doesn't mean that I don't get to listen to a patients entire life and medical hx before I ask them if they mind being put on hold to wait for a Rph. The pay is good enough depending on company and if you have the right pharmacists , you will be well supported and learn a lot of valuable information!

Yeah, I'm currently working as a pharm tech. However, I was looking for something in a hospital setting. I do agree that I learn a lot, but I do not really know if it would help me reach my long term goal of medical school.