51³Ô¹Ï had the pleasure of interviewing Nathania Ackerman and Erin Jenkins from UHS for this month’s Employer Spotlight.Ìý They come all the way from Sacramento to interview and present our Surgical Techs with information about their company

What are the vales and mission of your UHS? What is the culture like?

At UHS, we believe every interaction has the power to change a life.Ìý Universal Hospital Services, Inc. is a leading, nationwide provider of health care technology management and service solutions. UHS owns or manages more than 700,000 units of medical equipment for more than 7,000 national, regional and local acute care hospitals and alternate site providers across the U.S. For more than 75 years, UHS has delivered medical equipment management and service solutions that help clients reduce costs, increase operating efficiencies, improve caregiver satisfaction and support optimal patient outcomes.

Do you offer any externship programs?

We currently do not offer externships, but we do have entry level positions available across the U.S.

What are some of the biggest weaknesses of new hires?Ìý

New hires often do not come to UHS with all the technical knowledge that they will learn in their new career.Ìý However, this is not seen as a weakness, but an opportunity for personal and professional development! ÌýUHS is committed to training individuals who have a passion for health care.

How are our graduates thriving at your company?

Our first graduate has started at UHS on the 23rd of January, and we are looking forward to many more graduates starting throughout this year!

Who are you searching for in terms of the ideal candidate?

We are looking for people with a good moral compass and strong desire to assist health care providers in delivering an excellent patient experience. Our technicians are customer-facing every day, so their role requires punctuality, good communication skills, and a high standard of professionalism.Ìý Our technicians are the face of UHS to our customers and assist in maintaining close relationships with our accounts.

What are some of the key factors on your mind when interviewing candidates?

As we interview candidates, we are looking for someone with a professional and positive demeanor.Ìý We ask questions about their motivations for working in health care, as well as employment and educational history.Ìý Throughout the interview process, we endeavor to determine if the candidate will be a committed and engaged member of the UHS team.

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CBD Learns More About the World of Pharmacy Tech from Judy Chun

Tell us about your company?Ìý

At Walgreens, our vision is to be the first choice for pharmacy, well-being, and beauty-caring for people and communities around the world. ÌýWe help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. ÌýThat&/blog/category/employer-spotlight/feed/8217;s our purpose. ÌýWalgreens Boots Alliance takes its aim of inspiring a healthier and happier world very seriously, as reflected in our core values:

1. Trust: Respect, integrity and candor guide our actions to do the right thing
2. Care: Our people and customers inspire us to act with commitment and passion
3. Innovation: We cultivate an open and entrepreneurial mind-set in all that we do
4. Partnership: We work collaboratively with each other and our partners to win together
5. Dedication: We work with rigor, simplicity and agility to deliver exceptional results

Who are you searching for in terms of the ideal candidate?

We’re looking for a candidate who has a pharmaceutical technician license and is also PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certified. I&/blog/category/employer-spotlight/feed/8217;m looking for someone who has good customer service skills, good attitude and is teachable. ÌýÌý

What are some of the key factors on your mind when interviewing candidates?

Is this person good at problem solving?Ìý Can they work well on a team?Ìý What qualifies them for prioritizing and multi-tasking?Ìý Do they show urgency?Ìý It’s also expected that flexibility in regards to scheduling will be taken into account.Ìý All these things enter my mind when interviewing.

What does your externship program consist of? What is it like?

Externs should expect to be entering prescriptions, callingÌýpatients forÌýreminder calls, calling prescribers for refills,Ìýinventory control.Ìý The should have dispensing skills and be able to help patients with over the counter items.

What are some of the biggest weaknesses of new hires?Ìý What are their strengths?

New hires usually have opportunities in multi-tasking and prioritizing. ÌýIt’s their eagerness to learn and work that helps them overcome these obstacles.

How are our graduates thriving at your company?

We just hired Alina Ridzel who has been thriving in our company. She has already received positive comments from patients complementing her service.

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