The path to my pharmacy career all began bagging groceries at Hy-Vee. I began working as a bagger in my sophomore year of high school thinking it would result in little more than some spending money. Soon thereafter my college decision began to loom and additionally came the task of determining what career path I wanted to take. Throughout my entire education, I have always had a passion for my science courses and have always pictured myself working in a medical setting. With this in mind, I was granted an inter-departmental transfer, and began working as a pharmacy technician. I initially saw this opportunity as a way to get my foot in the door in the medical field, and as an avenue to a career as a physician. Little did I know I would fall
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You are not there to see the patient once, rather you are an essential part of the patient’s health. In my time as a pharmacy technician at Hy-Vee, I have had the pleasure of forming many patient relationships. For instance, one of the patients I frequently encounter is an avid Notre Dame fan, as am I, and it is always a great joy when I see her and get to discuss the events of last week’s game. I believe interactions like this are the cornerstone in forming rapport with our patients, and these interactions are essential for both patient outcomes and the patient experience. In addition to this, I believe these friendships have motivated me to work harder to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care. Advancement in this field is occurring at an amazing pace, and the opportunity to be a part of this advancement greatly intrigues me. One aspect of this advancement is an increasing focus on teamwork and collaboration, both within the pharmacy and between all medical professionals. Teamwork has always been a big part of my life, and the teamwork involved in pharmacy has contributed to my love of pharmacy. Throughout my childhood, baseball was one of my greatest loves, and because of baseball teamwork became a trait that was instilled in …show more content…
Vaccinations are an essential part to the health of our society and are often underutilized. Last year approximately 45% of of people above 6 months of age received an influenza vaccination. This rate has remained fairly stagnant over the past five years. This percentage would need to nearly double to achieve herd immunity, which is essential to protect individuals with compromised immune systems and individuals not able to get vaccinated. Doubling the vaccination rate is not a realistic goal, but according to the CDC, if 5% more people in the United States received a flu shot, 800,000 illnesses and 10,000 hospitalizations could be prevented. A 5% increase in vaccination rate is attainable, and I believe pharmacists have a key role in spreading awareness of the benefits of vaccines. I personally believe vaccinations are one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase the health of our society and prevent communicable disease. I want to help make vaccinations more available and help to dispel common patient misconceptions about vaccinations. Through my experience working as a pharmacy technician, I have come to love many aspects of the field of pharmacy. I love that this rapidly evolving field allows for the development of personal relationships with your patients, which allows you to provide them with long term care beyond when they are
You are not there to see the patient once, rather you are an essential part of the patient’s health. In my time as a pharmacy technician at Hy-Vee, I have had the pleasure of forming many patient relationships. For instance, one of the patients I frequently encounter is an avid Notre Dame fan, as am I, and it is always a great joy when I see her and get to discuss the events of last week’s game. I believe interactions like this are the cornerstone in forming rapport with our patients, and these interactions are essential for both patient outcomes and the patient experience. In addition to this, I believe these friendships have motivated me to work harder to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care. Advancement in this field is occurring at an amazing pace, and the opportunity to be a part of this advancement greatly intrigues me. One aspect of this advancement is an increasing focus on teamwork and collaboration, both within the pharmacy and between all medical professionals. Teamwork has always been a big part of my life, and the teamwork involved in pharmacy has contributed to my love of pharmacy. Throughout my childhood, baseball was one of my greatest loves, and because of baseball teamwork became a trait that was instilled in …show more content…
Vaccinations are an essential part to the health of our society and are often underutilized. Last year approximately 45% of of people above 6 months of age received an influenza vaccination. This rate has remained fairly stagnant over the past five years. This percentage would need to nearly double to achieve herd immunity, which is essential to protect individuals with compromised immune systems and individuals not able to get vaccinated. Doubling the vaccination rate is not a realistic goal, but according to the CDC, if 5% more people in the United States received a flu shot, 800,000 illnesses and 10,000 hospitalizations could be prevented. A 5% increase in vaccination rate is attainable, and I believe pharmacists have a key role in spreading awareness of the benefits of vaccines. I personally believe vaccinations are one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase the health of our society and prevent communicable disease. I want to help make vaccinations more available and help to dispel common patient misconceptions about vaccinations. Through my experience working as a pharmacy technician, I have come to love many aspects of the field of pharmacy. I love that this rapidly evolving field allows for the development of personal relationships with your patients, which allows you to provide them with long term care beyond when they are