This episode features tips for pharmacy technicians focused on how listeners can prepare themselves for advancement in their careers. In this podcast, we discuss how to express interest to a manager, career development paths, skills enhancement and more. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
SPEAKERS
Vicki Basalyga, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPPS, is the Director for the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists. In this role Vicki serves as an information resource and provides guidance to ASHP members regarding science and scientific developments affecting pharmacy practice in health systems. She serves as secretary to the Section executive committee and coordinates activities to accomplish the objectives established by the Section. Additionally, Vicki has assumed the position of Council Secretary for the ASHP's Council on Therapeutics.
Vicki received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Duquesne University and completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Vicki is also a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and a Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist.
Prior to her current position at ASHP, Vicki practiced as critical care pharmacist in both the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Other activities Vicki performed included drafting policies and procedures, co-chairing the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, creating and drafting order sets for CPOE conversion and precepting residents and students.
Cindy Jeter has over 20 years’ experience as a CPhT filling multiple roles in health system pharmacy. She began as a Staff Technician, then became a Sterile Compounding Technician, Narcotic Tech, OR Satellite Tech, Automated Dispensing Cabinets Administrator, Patient Assistance Representative, and Purchasing Coordinator. Cindy has worked as a Regional Purchasing Manager, Trainer and Supply Chain Consultant. Cindy developed McKesson Buyer's University™, which is a training program to assist pharmacy purchasing agents to increase their skills. Cindy currently serves on the ASHP Pharmacy Technician Forum Executive Committee.
