Barb Erickson is the Employee of the Month for October
“Sometimes, you just have to give a shoutout to the people who make work better for everyone.” That comment—taken straight from an Employee of the Month nomination—perfectly captures why Barb Erickson, certified pharmacy technician at RiverView Pharmacy, has been named RiverView’s Employee of the Month for October.
Barb is celebrated for the positive energy she brings each day and the genuine care she shows the patients she serves.
“Working at the pharmacy has been such a meaningful experience, and I'm grateful every day for the opportunity to support our patients and be part of a team that truly cares,’’ she shared. “I'm inspired by the dedication, teamwork, and compassion from all the departments within RiverView. Thank you to the pharmacy staff and to coworkers throughout the organization for making RiverView a great place to work.”
A Crookston native, Barb has been part of the RiverView Pharmacy Team for eight years.
She and her husband, Stephen, have two sons, Blake (Madison) and Cody (Amanda); three grandchildren, Adley, Miles, and Owen; and a dog, Jerzi. In her free time, she enjoys camping, baking, and spending time with family, friends, and Jerzi.
Reflecting on the honor, she added, “I'm grateful to be chosen as Employee of the Month. I want to give a huge thank you to my coworkers. I couldn’t do what I do without the support and encouragement of my pharmacy team. I'm proud to be part of RiverView and look forward to continuing to grow, learn, and serve alongside such caring individuals.”
The following comments were taken from nominations in Barb’s honor: From patients, visitors and employees, every interaction Barb has is shrouded in kindness. She always uses a calming voice that puts the people around her at ease. Just seeing her in the hallway makes my day better.
Barb brings a positivity to every situation. She is awesome at recognizing a job well done. I have received emails from her letting me know when my team has done a good job. She is encouraging when things are tough and she will find the positive. Her outlook is contagious. You can’t help but find the bright side of things when she is around.
Sometimes, you just have to give a shoutout to the people who make work better for everyone. Barb Erickson is one of those folks. Her constant effort and upbeat attitude have had a real impact on our team. Barb’s one of those people who never hesitates to step up and go the extra mile. You can always count on her to get things done, handle whatever comes her way, and do it all with care. She’s driven and always on the lookout for ways to help us work smarter...Basically, Barb Erickson is a huge asset to our team and shows us every day what it means to live RiverView’s values.
