Vicki Ohlerking Health

Every time I hear about a messed up thing like a pharmacy tech stealing pills or somehow changing a dosage for someone to get extra out of what has been prescribed I am saddened. This does not bode well for the industry, and just goes to show why it is a major responsibility to keep yourself free from any shame that might be brought upon you for not following the rules.

Just recently a pharmacy technician in Dutchess County which or to be more specific, the town of Dover was arrested for stealing pills from a CVS she was working at. She was most likely selling these to clients she had on the side of her job, but this is no excuse to become unprofessional about a job in which peoples lives are in the balance.

According to police, 21-year-old pharmacy technician Kaitlyn Cassidy was arrested because she was caught by police stealing well over 10,000 pills of hydrocodone. She will be charged with felony third-degree grand larceny, and will reappear in court around mid-June to receiver her sentence.

This is the very reason that we need good pharmacy technicians to get the job done right. This lady was a lead tech and still got herself in trouble. Honesty is the best policy.

The call has gone out in Houston Texas by several colleges that offer certifications to find those who are clean and will uphold the law. Texas pharmacy technician schools are plentiful in and around the Houston area, and if you have interest in attending this coming year we ask that you will please contact us so we can get you into a class that fits your needs.