Carla MacKay
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/8/2021
Carla MacKay: The technician evolution
We have come so far since the first regulated techs were licensed in Ontario in 2010, and there are no signs of stopping yet. - 5/31/2021
How to get beyond the Frustrated Patient
A reminder to all of the hard-working pharmacy staff out there that for every defeating encounter, there is a distinct set of patients who consistently bring a positive light to the work we do. - 5/2/2017
Pursuing the sometimes perplexing path to continuing education
Techs are in a strange state of limbo when it comes to professional development - 11/14/2016
How techs can win over pharmacists
Throughout my travels and career changes, one thing has stayed constant: be meticulous about your work and your colleagues’ trust in you will grow. - 4/24/2016
Time for a new nickname?
A recent behavioural assessment has me rethinking my Accidental Tech moniker. It turns out I share many personality traits with my pharmacy colleagues. Indeed, it seems I was destined for this career all along. - 12/16/2015
Welcomed growing pains
Adapting to pharmacy in a different province has been a challenge, but I'm a better technician for it. - 10/21/2015
On the move again
I'm leaving a great job for another exciting venture—I am moving to PEI! - 9/14/2015
Always evolving
Whether it’s collaborating over dinner, working on CEs or facilitating inspections, I’m constantly growing. - 5/15/2015
Pharmacy Audits: Just call me inspector tech
I'm currently learning about yet another valuable role techs can play—helping pharmacies prepare for audits.
