In this week’s episode of CPhT CONNECT, we speak with Tom Gibson, who leveraged his experience as a pharmacy technician and supervisor to land a dream job. Tom started as a tech at a local drugstore, where a chance encounter with the manager sparked his passion. Soon he was supervising 40+ techs at a hospital, optimizing workflows, and thriving under pressure. Now a systems analyst, Tom helps implement the technologies streamlining pharmacy technician lives nationwide. Yet, despite his success, Tom’s roots as a tech run deep. He’s here to share the wisdom of a trailblazer who never forgot where he came from. Whether you seek to lead or innovate, Tom’s story proves the endless possibilities for pharmacy technicians. Listen in for an episode to innovate and inspire as CPhT CONNECT, helps you connect to the future of this fast-growing field.

This week’s CPhT Connect episode features an exclusive interview with Dena Wallace, a CPhT-Adv and Regional Clinical Account Manager extraordinaire. Dena discusses her thrilling career journey from veterinary work to retail pharmacy to her current role with the cutting-edge company EQUASHIELD, which provides next-level automated compounding technology. Dena shares how she skillfully leveraged her valuable experience at every turn to rocket forward in her career. This episode highlights the abundance of exhilarating career paths available to savvy pharmacy technicians looking to blaze their own trail. Make sure to check out this episode!

This week's CPhT Connect podcast featured Matthew Rewald, BS, CPhT, DPLA, Pharmacy Technician Education Coordinator at Mayo Clinic. Matthew shared his journey to his current role, which spanned over 20 years and multiple positions. Like many in the pharmacy field, Matthew started in a community pharmacy and then pursued new opportunities to advance his career. He emphasized continually developing your skills and education to make yourself more marketable for new roles. Matthew's story is an excellent reminder that advancing your career is often an "accidental journey with purpose." Even when the path isn't clear, preparing yourself for new opportunities can lead to exciting places.

Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Bridget Hanna, a certified pharmacy technician who has gone above and beyond to become a pharmacy marketing specialist and owner of Independent Edge Consulting! In this episode, Bridget shares her incredible story of starting as a pharmacy technician and the determination, hard work, and dedication that led her to where she is today.  Bridget discusses the challenges and lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, networking, and proactively taking on new responsibilities. Bridget's insights will inspire and motivate technicians looking to expand their roles and take their careers to the next level. Listeners will be captivated by Bridget's passion for the pharmacy industry and her unwavering commitment to making a difference. So buckle up and get ready to be inspired by Bridget's incredible journey! 

Are you interested in a career in the pharmacy industry? Please look no further than this podcast featuring Daniel Kyes, Regional Pharmacy Training and Quality Specialist at New England Life Center. Dan shares his valuable insights on the pharmacy industry in our podcast and offers helpful tips on succeeding. He even gives a glimpse into his journey and his steps to get to where he is now. So, if you're ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level, tune in and let Daniel's wisdom guide you! 

This is part two of the Health-System Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Amber Lucas of Olathe Medical Center in Kansas and Dr. Noelle Chapman of Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in health-system pharmacy.

This is part one of the Health-System Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Amber Lucas of Olathe Medical Center in Kansas and Dr. Noelle Chapman of Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in health-system pharmacy.

This is part two of the Independent Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Lisa Schwartz of the NCPA and Dr. Beth Bryan of Surgoinsville Pharmacy in Tennessee to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in independent pharmacy.

This is part one of the Independent Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Lisa Schwartz of the NCPA and Dr. Beth Bryan of Surgoinsville Pharmacy in Tennessee to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in independent pharmacy. 

This is part two of the Retail Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Rob Geddes of Albertsons and Dr. Ryann Abrams of Rite Aid to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in retail pharmacy. 

This is part one of the Retail Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Rob Geddes of Albertsons and Dr. Ryann Abrams of Rite Aid to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in retail pharmacy. 

This week, Mike Johnston sits down with Josh Cano, a certified pharmacy technician and the director of education at NPTA, as they talk about Josh's journey from pharmacy technician to instructor. Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

This week Mike speaks with Erin Michael. Erin is a certified pharmacy technician who has been working in pharmacy for more than 25 years, 23 of which have been in compounding. Erin now works as Director of Member Engagement at PCCA.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/ Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

This week's episode features Kim Newlove, a pharmacist who pivoted into a unique career. Host of The Pharmacists Voice Podcast, Kim works to help others find and use their voice.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/ Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

This week's episode features Adam Chesler, a pharmacist and the Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Integration at VillageMD as he discusses emerging models for improving patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/ Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp 

This week's episode features Matthew Grissinger, a pharmacist and Director of Error Programs at ISMP - The Institute for Safe Medication Practices as he discusses what roles pharmacy technicians can take to help prevent medication errors.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/ Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

This week's episode features Whitney Jo Hummel, a CPhT Advanced and CSPT, as she discusses how she wants to get rid of the stigma behind working in retail pharmacy.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/ Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

This week's episode features Stanley Warren, CEO of Nude Pharma, as he discusses the dark side of big pharma as well as his journey in wanting to bring more transparency to the pharmaceutical industry which in turn would help put patients ahead of profit.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/  Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp   

In this week's episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP, as they discuss how to properly assess burnout and thus how to deal with it. Dr. Jessica Louie is the CEO of Clarify Simply Align and is the host of the Burnout Doctor Podcast.    Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/ Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

In this week's episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Jerrica Dodd as they discuss setting yourself apart professionally. Dr. Jerrica Dodd has been in pharmacy for 22 years and is the founder and CEO of Your Pharmacy Advocate. Dr. Dodd prides herself as being a coach to women in pharmacy and is the executive editor of PharmaSis Magazine.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/  Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

In this week's episode, Mike speaks with Kevin Mero, CEO of JobRx, as they discuss the outlook of pharmacy technician positions as the days go on when it comes to salary and job security.  Grab your tickets for CPhT LIVE 2021 at https://www.cphtlive.com/  Become an NPTA member or upgrade your current membership at https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/JoinRenew.asp

This episode wraps up the story of Emily Jerry, the 2-year-old who tragically passed as a result of a medication error, as well as discussing what actions were taken to help prevent this event from ever occurring again. 

This episode covers the story of Emily Jerry, who tragically passed at the age of 2 as a result of a medication error. The episode contains archived audio from an interview with Kelly Jerry, the mother of Emily Jerry, conducted by Mike Johnston. 

Host Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down and goes over what CPhT Connect The Podcast will be about at its core. Mike explains his background and his motivation for starting this journey.