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huliganka · 2009 September 11th, 09:08 PM

Hi Smeeskar.
I graduated from pharmacy school in Russia and worked as pharm tech here in US without taking tech exam prior to getting a job. My degree listed in the resume was enough to get the job in both hospital and retail pharmacies. All they ask you to do 3 months later is to pass simple license exam to become certified technician. Hope this will save you some time.

Good luck!

Smeeskar · 2009 September 11th, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by huliganka

Hi Smeeskar.
I graduated from pharmacy school in Russia and worked as pharm tech here in US without taking tech exam prior to getting a job. My degree listed in the resume was enough to get the job in both hospital and retail pharmacies. All they ask you to do 3 months later is to pass simple license exam to become certified technician. Hope this will save you some time.

Good luck!

Hi huliganka,
thankyou for your good advice.I am residing in san antonio texas,can u tell which type of pharmacies accept without certification.I have started applying for pharmacy clerk and similar jobs but i am not getting good response so far.What experience they ask for? I will be thakful for your advice.

huliganka · 2009 September 12th, 04:57 AM

Hi smeeskar.
I worked in 2 hospitals and in CVS and none of them asked me for certificate. More than that, there were people working with me without any pharmacy education. They were trained and then just passed the test. It was a very simple test of 20 questions provided by employer. I am sure you being a pharmacist have a good shot at finding a job as a tech. Don't get disapointed if you are not getting quick response...economy isn't so good right now. I have a hard time as well.

Hope I could help and good luck

Smeeskar · 2009 September 12th, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huliganka

Hi smeeskar.
I worked in 2 hospitals and in CVS and none of them asked me for certificate. More than that, there were people working with me without any pharmacy education. They were trained and then just passed the test. It was a very simple test of 20 questions provided by employer. I am sure you being a pharmacist have a good shot at finding a job as a tech. Don't get disapointed if you are not getting quick response...economy isn't so good right now. I have a hard time as well.

Hope I could help and good luck

Hi Huliganka,
So nice of you,How did you apply have you applied online by seeing vacant positions or you have given resume directly to those pharmacies?And what will be the pay for an hour.I am ready to work even voluntarily (without pay)for sometime or if some training program is available because i can gain some knowledge in US pharmacies.Please direct me how to apply.
thankyou very much

bobbyblue · 2009 September 12th, 08:34 PM

hi Smeeskar,
I m from India and planning to come to US on visitor Visa to appear for the FPGEE scheduled in april,2010.I am in the process of sending my documents to FPGEE.Have u done your document evaluation?How much time do they take for evaluation to complete?Is Shargel is sufficient for preparation??

huliganka · 2009 September 12th, 09:31 PM

Smeeskar,

For retail it is always better to stop by and talk to a pharmacy manager. In hospitals HR is the place to go. Pay is better in the hospital..between $15 and 18. Retail is usually lower, depending on experience - $11- 15.

Smeeskar · 2009 September 13th, 04:13 AM

Hi huliganka,
Thankyou for your response.Today i have browsed CVS and walgreens website,It is written that they give paid training for pharmacy technician and they will give certificate after training will that be equivalent to (CPhT certified pharmacy technician)? also i have worked as a lecturer for 5-7 yrs in pharmacy colleges.So i dont have any retail or hospital pharmacy experience and I am in J-2 visa dependent of my husband,but I have got my work permit(EAD) in USA. Am I eligible for these training programs. kindly give your suggestions and I'll will also try to meet the HR or pharmacy manager in these stores this week.

bobbyblue · 2009 September 14th, 06:11 AM

hi friends,
Is there any body planning to appear for April 2010 exams and in the process of sending the documents for evaluation.pl respond

Smeeskar · 2009 September 14th, 03:28 PM

Hi bobby,
You are from which place of India,I am fom Chennai,i havent started applying i have to get all my transcripts from my university through someone from India then only i can aply for FPGEC certification.

bobbyblue · 2009 September 15th, 07:57 PM

Hi Smeeskar,
I am from Punjab,but I hav done my Pharmacy from Maharashtra and hav received my transcripts thru one of my friend there.you can also try the same.I think you need to do it fast because only then you can appear for April2010 exams.
One more important thing,R U registered with your state Pharmacy Council because for good standing certificate you need to register with them as well.Any help from my side pl ask.

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2009 September 11th, 09:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
huliganka Москвичка Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 7	Hi Smeeskar. I graduated from pharmacy school in Russia and worked as pharm tech here in US without taking tech exam prior to getting a job. My degree listed in the resume was enough to get the job in both hospital and retail pharmacies. All they ask you to do 3 months later is to pass simple license exam to become certified technician. Hope this will save you some time. Good luck!

2009 September 12th, 04:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
huliganka Москвичка Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 7	Hi smeeskar. I worked in 2 hospitals and in CVS and none of them asked me for certificate. More than that, there were people working with me without any pharmacy education. They were trained and then just passed the test. It was a very simple test of 20 questions provided by employer. I am sure you being a pharmacist have a good shot at finding a job as a tech. Don't get disapointed if you are not getting quick response...economy isn't so good right now. I have a hard time as well. Hope I could help and good luck

2009 September 12th, 08:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
bobbyblue Eager! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 32	hi Smeeskar, I m from India and planning to come to US on visitor Visa to appear for the FPGEE scheduled in april,2010.I am in the process of sending my documents to FPGEE.Have u done your document evaluation?How much time do they take for evaluation to complete?Is Shargel is sufficient for preparation??

2009 September 12th, 09:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
huliganka Москвичка Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 7	Smeeskar, For retail it is always better to stop by and talk to a pharmacy manager. In hospitals HR is the place to go. Pay is better in the hospital..between $15 and 18. Retail is usually lower, depending on experience - $11- 15.

2009 September 13th, 04:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
Smeeskar Eager! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 40	Hi huliganka, Thankyou for your response.Today i have browsed CVS and walgreens website,It is written that they give paid training for pharmacy technician and they will give certificate after training will that be equivalent to (CPhT certified pharmacy technician)? also i have worked as a lecturer for 5-7 yrs in pharmacy colleges.So i dont have any retail or hospital pharmacy experience and I am in J-2 visa dependent of my husband,but I have got my work permit(EAD) in USA. Am I eligible for these training programs. kindly give your suggestions and I'll will also try to meet the HR or pharmacy manager in these stores this week.

2009 September 14th, 06:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
bobbyblue Eager! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 32	hi friends, Is there any body planning to appear for April 2010 exams and in the process of sending the documents for evaluation.pl respond

2009 September 14th, 03:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Smeeskar Eager! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 40	Hi bobby, You are from which place of India,I am fom Chennai,i havent started applying i have to get all my transcripts from my university through someone from India then only i can aply for FPGEC certification.

2009 September 15th, 07:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
bobbyblue Eager! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 32	Hi Smeeskar, I am from Punjab,but I hav done my Pharmacy from Maharashtra and hav received my transcripts thru one of my friend there.you can also try the same.I think you need to do it fast because only then you can appear for April2010 exams. One more important thing,R U registered with your state Pharmacy Council because for good standing certificate you need to register with them as well.Any help from my side pl ask.

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