Customer and Colleague Interactions Flashcards
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A customer approaches you visibly upset about a long wait time at the pharmacy. What is the best first response?
Answer: Acknowledge their frustration, apologize for the wait, and provide an update on their prescription status
Acknowledging the customer's feelings and providing a status update shows empathy and keeps them informed.
A colleague consistently takes longer breaks than allowed, leaving you to handle the register alone. What should you do?
Answer: Speak privately with your colleague about how the long breaks affect the team
Addressing the issue directly and privately with the colleague is the professional first step before escalating.
A customer asks you for a product recommendation for a minor ailment. You are not a pharmacist. What should you do?
Answer: Direct them to the pharmacist for guidance while pointing out the relevant aisle
Non-pharmacist staff should direct medication questions to the pharmacist while still being helpful with navigation.
During a busy shift, a customer interrupts you while you are helping another customer. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Acknowledge the interrupting customer briefly, finish with the current customer, then help the next
Briefly acknowledging the waiting customer shows respect while maintaining service order and fairness.
A customer returns an item without a receipt and becomes aggressive when told about the return policy. You should:
Answer: Calmly restate the policy, offer alternatives like store credit, and involve a supervisor if needed
Staying calm, offering alternatives, and escalating appropriately follows CVS policy and de-escalates the situation.
A new team member is struggling to learn the cash register during a rush. What should you do?
Answer: Briefly guide them through the steps while managing the line together
Providing brief, supportive guidance during a rush helps the colleague learn while keeping service flowing.
A customer complains that a sale price they saw online is not ringing up correctly at the register. What is the best approach?
Answer: Ask them to show you the online price, verify it, and correct the transaction or involve a supervisor
Verifying the customer's claim before making any adjustment ensures accuracy and customer satisfaction.
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