In this episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, sits down with Jessica Hamlett, CPhT, a seasoned Pharmacy Buyer and the creator behind the brand JessPharmLife, to explore her incredible 22-year journey through nearly every corner of the pharmacy world.
Jessica shares her wealth of experience moving from the fast-paced retail environment to the precision-heavy worlds of IV room operations and chemotherapy. We dive into her unique path as a travel technician and educator, discussing how her diverse background led her to her current focus: mastering the pharmacy supply chain to ensure every patient has reliable access to the medications they need.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Buyer’s Perspective: Navigating the complexities of supply chain management and the critical role of efficiency and accuracy in hospital operations.
- A Journey Across the Bench: Lessons learned from 22 years of experience in retail, chemotherapy, and IV room settings.
- The Travel Tech Life: What it is really like to take on travel assignments and how to adapt quickly to new pharmacy environments.
- JessPharmLife: The mission behind her YouTube channel and her dedication to sharing knowledge and supporting the pharmacy technician community.
- Teaching the Next Generation: Why education and mentorship are vital for advancing pharmacy practice and improving patient outcomes.
About Our Guest:
Jessica Hamlett, CPhT, is a Pharmacy Buyer with 22 years of experience across multiple areas of pharmacy, including retail, IV room operations, chemotherapy, teaching, and travel assignments. Known to many in the community through her brand JessPharmLife, Jessica brings a well-rounded perspective to supply chain management. She is dedicated to improving patient care through education, community engagement, and ensuring excellence in medication access.
Listen now to hear Jessica’s perspective on the evolving role of the technician and the importance of finding your niche in the pharmacy world.
For links, show notes, and resources from today’s episode, visit CPhTConnect.com. Be sure to check out Jessica on YouTube at @jesspharmlife.
