Healthcare News Feed

Welcome to Caring Support's news feed. We've compiled some interesting news articles relating to healthcare and written our own abstracts for your enjoyment!

Please note: The views and opinions expressed in these article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of Caring Support.

What's the Difference Between a Pharmacy Technician and a Pharmacy Assistant?

Most pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants work in hospitals, healthcare centres, and retail stores. They fill prescriptions and take care of other administrative tasks. Both pharmacy assistants and pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists and often do the same things. Technicians, on the other hand, tend to have more responsibilities and earn more money. Read on to find out more about the differences between a pharmacy technician and a pharmacy assistant.

March 19, 2023
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Pharmacy Assistant Job Interview Questions and Answers

Pharmacy Assistant Job Interview Questions and Answers

Whether you're ready to take the plunge into your first pharmacy assistant job or you've been doing job interviews for years, it's never a bad idea to sharpen your interview skills. While it's impossible to predict which questions you'll be asked in an interview, there are several that tend to pop up more frequently in certain industries. Here are some sample interview questions and suggested responses for pharmacy assistant jobs.

March 18, 2023
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All About Criminal Background Checks

All About Criminal Background Checks

As a job applicant in the healthcare field, your qualifications and experience are likely the first things that come to mind when you think about landing your dream job. But did you know that many employers also require criminal background checks before making a hiring decision? In fact, in Canada, criminal background checks are a common requirement for healthcare jobs.

March 17, 2023
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All About Pharmacy Assistant Jobs

All About Pharmacy Assistant Jobs

Have you ever wondered what a pharmacy assistant deals with? Are you trying to get a job as a pharmacy assistant? Or perhaps you want to become one? This article covers everything you need to know about pharmacy assistant jobs!

March 16, 2023
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Jennifer Buchanan Podcast Episode

Music Therapy for Our Mind and Ears - A Conversation with Music Therapist Jennifer Buchanan

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month so the Caring Support Podcast was excited to get the chance to sit down with Music Therapist and Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, Jennifer Buchanan. Come along with us as we learn all about Music Therapy and how it just might be the right therapy choice for you or even the perfect career path.

March 15, 2023
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FAO Report Warns of Nursing and PSW Shortage in Ontario

The Financial Accountability Office (FAO) of Ontario released a report that highlights various areas of concern and recommendations for improvement in the province's healthcare system including a potential shortage of 33,000 nurses and personal support workers in Ontario by 2028.

March 15, 2023
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