For a new employee, an orientation

program may last for several days,

weeks, or even months depending on

the kind of job and pharmacy. The first

few days are usually the most difficult,

and the manager should spend as

much time s necessary with the new

employee. On the first day, the new

employee should meet other

employees and learn about the as

pharmacy's facilities, processes, and

policies. In chain and hospital settings,

the employee also needs to be

oriented on the parent company's

operating processes and policies.