Background Check Regarding Pharmacist License

[PharmDmee2]

Hi,

I have two California Pharmacist Numbers. My previous one had issues/ disciplinary actions against it where it has been cancelled a few years ago. However, I was given another chance and had to retake both pharmacy board exams in order for me to get a new clear unrestricted license with a different number.

My question is, will both license numbers show up on a background check? I want to be as honest and transparent, however with this saturated job market, my previous situation doesn't help my search. Again, technically, I have an unrestricted new license.

I recently started a job search and I'm not too sure how to approach my situation. I have been advised by two different pharmacist with differing views. One says if I get an interview to say I changed careers, but another says I need to just explain my situation because both licenses will show up during a background check.

Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated. TIA.

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[panicatthepharmacy]

I wouldn't go with the "changed careers" line, that's bad advice. You're going to have to explain the situation - best of luck with it and glad to hear the new license is unrestricted. Hope it goes well.

 

[KidPharmD]

If you search the California pharmacist license lookup for your name, do both licenses show up? If so, I would assume that people will be able to see what happened.

How much this will affect you will probably depend on why your previous license was revoked.

 

[sfachine]

I didn't know you could do that.

 

[Dred Pirate]

personally I want to hear @Sparda29 give his input on this one -

 

[lord999]

CA reports to the NPDB for disciplinary actions. If the background check does not pick it up, it's the company's own fault.

 

[Sparda29]

personally I want to hear @Sparda29 give his input on this one -

They're gonna know if he's lying. I'm not familiar with how deep these background checks go though.

 

[Dred Pirate]

They're gonna know if he's lying. I'm not familiar with how deep these background checks go though.

I was expecting a more creative approach that you always have - lol