Letter Of Recommendation

[rx2017]

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I know it would be really helpful if I got a letter of recommendation from a pharmacist, however, I was wondering if a letter from the pharmacy tech would equally be good enough. I would in a hospital pharmacy and the pharmacist is barely there. I probably see him maybe once every two weeks, however, I have volunteered for him once at his local pharmacy. What I'm asking is that would schools look at it the same as a pharmacist or not? Or should ask the pharmacist to write me one?

 

[Pojman]

I know it would be really helpful if I got a letter of recommendation from a pharmacist, however, I was wondering if a letter from the pharmacy tech would equally be good enough. I would in a hospital pharmacy and the pharmacist is barely there. I probably see him maybe once every two weeks, however, I have volunteered for him once at his local pharmacy. What I'm asking is that would schools look at it the same as a pharmacist or not? Or should ask the pharmacist to write me one?

I think the important thing here is whether or not this individual has supervised you, or if that person is a peer of yours. Typically, a pharmacist is also in a position of supervision over the technician which is why the recommendation from a pharmacist is the most important.

Also, a pharmacist can say whether or not you are a good fit for the position which he/she is already in. This could also be reconsidered if the technician that you want to write a letter of recommendation is a "lead technician" or a technician which is on the same level as you. If it is a lead technician, I think that this would be appropriate, but overall a recommendation from a pharmacist is the best.

 

[rx2017]

I think the important thing here is whether or not this individual has supervised you, or if that person is a peer of yours. Typically, a pharmacist is also in a position of supervision over the technician which is why the recommendation from a pharmacist is the most important.

Also, a pharmacist can say whether or not you are a good fit for the position which he/she is already in. This could also be reconsidered if the technician that you want to write a letter of recommendation is a "lead technician" or a technician which is on the same level as you. If it is a lead technician, I think that this would be appropriate, but overall a recommendation from a pharmacist is the best.

I believe she is the lead technician, because she is the only one that works there. Also, she is my supervisor, because she turns in my volunteer hours to the hospital. In addition I think she has the qualification because she really does all of the work, the only time the pharmacist is at the hospital, is during lunch time, just to double check all the medication she has set up in the carts.

 

[Pojman]

I believe she is the lead technician, because she is the only one that works there. Also, she is my supervisor, because she turns in my volunteer hours to the hospital. In addition I think she has the qualification because she really does all of the work, the only time the pharmacist is at the hospital, is during lunch time, just to double check all the medication she has set up in the carts.

If she is your direct supervisor, then I think it would be appropriate. If the school you are interested in wants a letter from a pharmacist specifically, you will either need to contact the school to see if that will qualify or if you will need to seek one from a pharmacist.

If the school does not require a letter from a pharmacist, then as long as the tech you are working with is considered your direct supervisor then you should be fine. But - the tech should have some sort of supervisory position in her title and her job discription in order to write a LOR for someone. At least this is my opinion.

 

[rx2017]

If she is your direct supervisor, then I think it would be appropriate. If the school you are interested in wants a letter from a pharmacist specifically, you will either need to contact the school to see if that will qualify or if you will need to seek one from a pharmacist.

If the school does not require a letter from a pharmacist, then as long as the tech you are working with is considered your direct supervisor then you should be fine. But - the tech should have some sort of supervisory position in her title and her job discription in order to write a LOR for someone. At least this is my opinion.

I've checked with one of the schools and they said it was fine. I don't know if she has a supervisor position, because it is a small rural hospital. I'll just check with her today. If she can't write me one than I'm sure I can get the pharmacist to write me one.

 

[swarles]

It would be great if she is able to write about you in detail. HOWEVER, if your school REQUIRES a letter from a pharmacist, a letter from a technician will not suffice.

(sorry just realized someone already said that) 🙂 Good luck!