supporting vaccination deployment and infusion center support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Days spent on your feet, 14 hr shifts working 21nights on and 3 days off was INSANE, However I had no place that I would rather be. I contributed to helping in a historic moment, using my training to do what was demanded of me. There are no crisis assignments that test your skills — these crisis assignments test your heart. They all make you a better technician, a better leader and a better human being. Perks of the Travel Tech Life • Let’s talk perks! That’s because, yes, this is a hard job, but it’s also rewarding. • Accommodations and Travel: • Many assignments includes Paid flights or mileage reimbursement, • Bookings from upscale, like Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt • Housing stipends for long-term placements • Fully covered rental cars or an Uber stipend, Financial Support • Corporate credit cards for all job-related expenses • Per diem pay for meals and incidentals • Licensure renewal and certification reimbursements • Higher hourly rates than local full-time techs Freedom and Flexibility • Capacities to take break between assignments • Visit new states and new cities • Enough time to take up side passions, education, or family. • Last but not least , the hotel rewards points. I have built a business that works, where I have earned enough for vacations, first-class upgrades, and sometimes even luxury stays from work travel. Mastering Pharmacy Operations on the Go You are expected to be ready on a moment’s notice whenever you move from site to site. It stands to say proficiency in all pharmacy operations in inpatient and outpatient set- tings. Here’s what I recommend mastering: Software Systems • Home health and infusion: CareTend and CPR+, • Automated dispensing (Pyxis, Omnicell and AccuDose) • Epic, Cerner, QS/1, and other EMRs
Pharmacy Functions: • Entering and verifying prescriptions: • Managing inventory, backorders, and returns on • Creating and maintaining patient profiles • Batch prep and individual compounding. • Documenting IV labelling, temperature monitoring • Navigating state-specific pharmacy laws and DEA compliance Proficiency here is what distinguishes a mediocre trav - eler from an elite tech. The second is that you become invaluable when a facility knows you can walk in the cold without training.
Step-by-Step: How to Become a Travel Pharmacy Technician Therefore, you are now prepared for your journey as a travel pharmacy technician, too, right? Whether your pharmacy tech role is your first time or not, it is quite dynamic; you need to prepare, be flexible, and have the right connections. Below is a detailed roadmap to follow. 1. Secure Your Core Certifications Certification is the foundation of any successful travel tech career. The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
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