6/8/2018
Cheryl Riggs
Why I Do What I Do
As a child, I loved helping my grandparents with their medicine. I looked forward to sorting their pills into their weekly pill organizer. I discovered then that I had a love for helping people. The patients that I care for every day are ultimately why I do what I do. There is no greater pleasure than to leave work every day knowing that I may have helped someone in a major way. I love healthcare; I love pharmacy!
Latest Accomplishment
Started a flag football league for youth in my community.
Most Memorable Experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Attending the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting for the first time in December 2017.
Why I Became Certified
From the day I decided to become a pharmacy technician, I knew I wanted whatever was out there for technicians. When many of my colleagues did not see the benefit of certification, I told them that I was thinking about the future in getting certified. My certification has allowed me to obtain many new positions and opportunities that I would have missed out on without certification.
My Passion Outside of Work
Besides my children, I do a lot of community service through my church. I also work with a lot of youth in my community through a flag football league that my fiancé and I started.
Latest Book Read
How to Communicate with People in any Situation: The Art of Effective Persuasive Communication.
Advice to Up-and-Coming Technicians
Being a pharmacy technician is a great career. Don't let anyone discourage you from following your dreams.
Ambulatory Care Practitioner
Improving patient care and health outcomes in ambulatory care settings
Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners
Professional group for ASHP members working in ambulatory care settings