Christa Coleman, CPhT-Adv, CSPT
Senior Clinical Technician III
WVU Medicine
Kitzmiller, MD
Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Number of Years at Organization
4 Years
Why did you become a pharmacy technician?
I wanted to help people.
How long have you been practicing?
Seventeen years
What are you most proud of in your professional career?
Getting my advanced certified pharmacy technician (CPhT-Adv) and certified compounded sterile preparation technician (CSPT) credentials.
What is your most memorable experience as a pharmacy technician?
Getting into medication reconciliation. I love talking with patients and being able gather important information and sometimes information that the pharmacist or provider may not have had!
Why did you become certified?
I wanted to make sure I had the best knowledge and provide safe care for patients.
What career advice do you have for others interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician?
There are so many opportunities for technicians in pharmacy. If you find a setting you dislike, don’t give up!