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Introduction
This guide is intended to provide job some options that internationally trained pharmacist job seekers may find meaningful as
alternative occupations to pharmacy, while working through the pharmacy licensing process. This guide has three sections of job
titles: Mid to Senior-level positions, Entry to mid-level job titles, Entry-Level positions. Each section provides a list of job titles that
you might be interested in and eligible to apply for without a U.S. pharmacy license given your background and education in
pharmacy. Each section provides some sample descriptions of those jobs.
The relicensing process can take years to complete. Taking an alternative job within the healthcare field while you work towards
relicensing can help you in a variety of ways, including:
There is a potential for employers to invest in you while you are working for them and trying to relicense. This could mean
employers paying for tuition and fees associated with the (FPGEC) Certification Program.
The ability to utilize co-workers and colleagues knowledge about the licensing process.
The ability to learn the U.S. healthcare work culture and system in a lower-pressure environment.
Potential Job Options without a U.S. Pharmacy License
This list will give you some ideas about job titles that do not require a U.S. pharmacist license, but could draw on your
pharmaceutical knowledge experience and expertise. These positions may or may not be open at the time of your job search, so it is
important to job search regularly and often. Global Talent Idaho recommends actively searching for open positions, at a minimum,
of at least every 3 days.
Tier 1 Job Titles (Mid to senior-level that generally DO NOT require certifications/license)
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Pharmacy license not required. Number of open positions is lower than tier 2 positions and number of applicants are fewer than tier
2, but all applicants are extremely well qualified; Positions are very competitive so having a well-tailored resume, high quality, well-