CPhT Connect The Podcast with Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv

Episode 046 - CBD and the Pharmacy Part 1

Episode 045 - Know Your Worth Part 2

Episode 044 - Know Your Worth Part 1

Episode 043 - Pharmacy Technician Educators

Episode 042 - Be Your Own Boss - Pharmacy Technician Entrepreneurs

Episode 041 – Exposing PBMs and How They Affect Our Healthcare System

Episode 040 – Building Your Career Portfolio as a Pharmacy Technician

Episode 039 – Technicians Serving on State Boards of Pharmacy

In this week's episode, we sit down with two pharmacy technicians who currently serve on their State Board of Pharmacy. Autumn Hawks from Utah and Kristen Snair from Arizona discuss what their experience has been like serving on the state board of pharmacy as a technician as well as what the process was to get appointed.

Episode 038 – Working from Home as a Pharmacy Technician

Episode 037 – CPhT Connect Goes to Canada!

Episode 036 – An Update from THE PHARMACIST: Part II

Episode 035 – An Update from THE PHARMACIST: Part I

Episode 034 – SharkWeek Episode: The Connection Between My Quest To Dive With Great White Sharks + Pharmacy Technicians Today

Episode 033 – Behind the Scenes with WOULD YOU LIKE SHOTS WITH THAT - The Documentary

When people think about the issues related to pharmacy they inevitably think of the opioid epidemic, as portrayed in the Netflix documentary The Pharmacist and the Hulu series Dopesick. But sadly, the problems in pharmacy extend much further and have existed far longer. Corporate chains like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens have taken over community pharmacy, elbowing out patient-focused independent pharmacies, and forcing a retail sales environment. The chains ratcheted up production for pharmacist...

Episode 032 – GOING GRASSROOTS: A Guide to Advocacy for Pharmacy Professionals ft. Dr. Ally Dering-Anderson

We've got a very special episode for you this week...and you can actually earn a free hour of CE from it. This week's episode is a recording from a recent conversation and live CE program we held with Dr. Ally Dering-Anderson all about grassroots advocacy.

Episode 031 – Inclusive Leadership and Dealing with Toxic Work Environments Part 2 ft. Dr. LaQuoia Johnson

This is part two of a discussion with LaQuoia Johnson, PharmD, pharmacy consultant, and life and leadership coach. In this episode, we discuss her five-step framework for inclusive leadership, how to equip and train emerging leaders, and advice on dealing with burnout and toxic work environments.

Episode 030 – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Pharmacy Part 1 ft. Dr. LaQuoia Johnson

This is part one of a discussion with LaQuoia Johnson, PharmD, pharmacy consultant and life and leadership coach. In this episode we discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the pharmacy and how pharmacy technicians can work to ensure proper behaviors and standards are met in the workplace.

Episode 29 - Improving Patient Safety and Working Conditions in the Pharmacy Part 2 ft. Matthew Grissinger

This is part two of a discussion with Matthew Grissinger, Director of Education at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). In this episode, Mike and Matthew discuss the case of RaDonda Vaught and how disrespectful behaviors in the pharmacy can lead to more burnout for pharmacy technicians. Access the survey here: https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/Safety.asp ISMP's website 🔗 https://www.ismp.org/...

Episode 28 - Improving Patient Safety and Working Conditions in the Pharmacy Part 1 ft. Matthew Grissinger

This is part one of a discussion with Matthew Grissinger, Director of Education at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). In this episode, Mike and Matthew cover the partnership between NPTA and ISMP and how a survey collecting data regarding burnout and poor working conditions could help improve patient safety in the pharmacy. Access the survey here: https://www.pharmacytechnician.org/npta/Safety.asp ISMP's website 🔗 https://www.ismp.org/...

Episode 27 - Patient Advocacy and NAMAPA ft. Elizabeth Johnson, LPN

In this episode, Mike sits down with Elizabeth Johnson, LPN, the Chief Executive Officer for MedicoCX as well as the co-founder and the President of the National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy, to discuss the National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA) and its mission as well as what to expect from this year's Healthcare Advocate Summit.

Episode 26 - A Deep Dive into the National Healthcareer Association ft. Jessica Langley and Jeremy Sasser

This episode is from our FIRST LIVE podcast recording during the third day of our Pharmacy Technician Student Summit. In this episode, Mike sits down with Jessica Langley, Executive Director of Education and Advocacy at the National Healthcareer Association, and Jeremy Sasser, Pharmacy Content Strategist at the National Healthcareer Association, to discuss NHA’s national certification exam for pharmacy technicians, advocacy efforts, and how the association provides a multitude of pathways and op...

Episode 25 - Becoming a Pharmacy Badass Part 2 ft. Dr. Lisa Faast

In this episode, Mike and Dr. Faast discuss the idea of the 6 pillars of pharmacy profitability. Dr. Faast dives into what each one of the pillars is as well as how anyone in the pharmacy, whether it is a pharmacist or pharmacy technician, can do to succeed and accomplish these 6 pillars. Dr. Faast talks about Pharmacy Badass University.

Episode 24 - Becoming a Pharmacy Badass Part 1 ft. Dr. Lisa Faast

This week, Mike is joined by Dr. Lisa Faast as they discuss how to be a pharmacy badass. This is part one of the discussion as they cover how Dr. Faast came up with the idea behind her podcast "Becoming a Pharmacy Badass as well as how that idea should be implemented by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in their day-to-day operations in the pharmacy.

Episode 23 - Prioritizing and Executing Your Goals Part 2 ft. Dr. Jerrica Dodd

This week, Mike sits down with Jerrica Dodd, PharmD and Executive Editor of PharmaSis. Part 2 covers where to start when figuring out where you want to go in your life and career. Dr. Dodd wants to offer insight on how to prioritize and plan things out in order to reach your future goals while expanding and building your network. Helpful Links 🔗 Dr. Dodd’s LinkedIn PharmaSis Instagram To learn more about PharmaSis Magazine, click here . Want to be featured in PharmaSis Magazine? Click here . Dr...

Episode 22 - Prioritizing and Executing Your Goals Part 1 ft. Dr. Jerrica Dodd

This week, Mike sits down with Jerrica Dodd, PharmD and Executive Editor of PharmaSis. Part 1 covers where to start when figuring out where you want to go in your life and career. Dr. Dodd wants to offer insight on how to prioritize and plan things out in order to reach your future goals, while expanding and building your network. Helpful Links 🔗 Dr. Dodd’s LinkedIn PharmaSis Instagram To learn more about PharmaSis Magazine, click here . Want to be featured in PharmaSis Magazine? Click here . D...

Episode 21 - Adaptability, Empathy, and Humanizing Healthcare with Cory Jenks, PharmD

This week, Mike welcomes Cory Jenks, PharmD, to the show. Cory Jenks is a Pharmacist, an Improv Comedian, and Author of "Permission to Care: Building a Healthcare Culture That Thrives in Chaos". The pair discuss how to improve your adaptability and empathy in the pharmacy and how to humanize healthcare. To order Cory's book, visit www.coryjenks.com Connect with Cory: Cory's LinkedIn Cory's Instagram Cory's Twitter...

Episode 20 - #PizzaIsNotWorking Part 2 ft. Bled Tanoe

This week, Mike continues his discussion with Bled Tanoe, founder of #PizzaIsNotWorking, covering the movement and why it is important to all continue sounding the alarm on working conditions. Bled and Mike also discuss changes that have already been implemented as well as what changes could be implemented in the future.

Episode 19 - #PizzaIsNotWorking Part 1 ft. Bled Tanoe

The start of CPhT Connect the Podcast for Pharmacy Technicians Season 2 is here!! This week, Mike welcomes Bled Tanoe, founder of #PizzaIsNotWorking, to the show as they discuss Bled's background in pharmacy and the events that led to her creating the viral hashtag in the hopes of bringing attention to the working conditions and burnout rate in the pharmacy.

Episode 17 - The Future for Pharmacy Technicians in Health-System Pharmacy Part 1 ft. Dr. Amber Lucas and Dr. Noelle Chapman

This is part one of the Health-System Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Amber Lucas of Olathe Medical Center in Kansas and Dr. Noelle Chapman of Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in health-system pharmacy.

Episode 18 - The Future for Pharmacy Technicians in Health-System Pharmacy Part 2 ft. Dr. Amber Lucas and Dr. Noelle Chapman

This is part two of the Health-System Pharmacy Panel as Mike Johnston, CPhT, sits down with Dr. Amber Lucas of Olathe Medical Center in Kansas and Dr. Noelle Chapman of Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois to discuss the pharmacy technician's future in health-system pharmacy.