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Many, if not all, pharmacy schools require previous work experience as a pharmacy technician in order to be considered for a spot in the entering class. However, finding a job as a pharmacy technician is extremely difficult. Only people with connections to other pharmacy technicians or pharmacists can find these jobs. So, if you do not know anyone in the field, then you can’t become a technician. If you can’t become a technician, then you are not allowed the education to be a pharmacist. So, what is one to do to enter the profession?
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Hello, I don’t know if you have been to school or want to go but most people I know just went to school for it. And wind up working at a pharmacy, maybe the schools where you live are different.But in Tenn you can attend most accredited colleges and earn your certificate or degree. You must first pass a pharmacy certification exam with an accredited pharmacy school. here are a few cites to visit even if you have your certificate or not you may find useful info.
http://www.trade-schools.net
http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com
The more marketable you are the more desirable you are to potential employers.
There is a national pharmacy technician certification exam (PTCB) that you could take. You can buy study manuals at books stores like Barnes and Nobel or Borders (those who are certified also tend to make more).
You may also consider looking out of state for pharmacy schools. I’m sure some states are more competitive than others.
Another option is first taking a job as a store clerk in a chain pharmacy (Walgreens, CVS, Riteaid, etc). Then letting them know at the interview that you’re interested in moving back to the pharmacy when a position opens up.
Hope this helped.
Good luck!