Timing of Application to Non-Trad Jobs

[FASTpharm]

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Hi guys. Looking for some guidance. I am very interested in getting into a non-trad field after graduation. I did an IPPE in the field and made some good connections and have maintained them. Also finishing up an APPE in the same field, however the pharmacy manager doesn't have positions to hire for at that company. They suggested another company for me to apply to because I have expressed an interest in pursuing this field.

I have gotten advice to wait until after graduation or wait until after I am licensed to apply for these jobs. Only problem is as a backup, I am looking to transition into a grad intern position in another state. I would be willing to stay in my current location for the non-trad position, but would hate to move to another state and do retail and move back when I was finally able to snag a job in this field. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[abrahamdrinkin]

What kind of non-traditional job?

 

[BidingMyTime]

Non-trad jobs are extremely hard to get into, so it's unlikely you would be hired before you are licensed. Still, it doesn't hurt to express an interest and apply, letting them know your expected licensure date. Since there are so few job openings in non-trad fields, you really need to have a back-up plan.

 

[Pharmacy is a Scam]

Non-trad jobs are extremely hard to get into, so it's unlikely you would be hired before you are licensed. Still, it doesn't hurt to express an interest and apply, letting them know your expected licensure date. Since there are so few job openings in non-trad fields, you really need to have a back-up plan.

The real non-trad jobs don’t require licenses at all so I am a bit skeptical of this position. Then again this is all in the eye of the beholder, especially if your definition of a non-traditional job is “anything besides retail or hospital.”

Is an amb care job considered nontraditional?
MTMs at a call center?
LTC?
Nuclear?
And the list goes on...

 

[FASTpharm]

I’m looking to get into home infusion pharmacy.

 

[PharmtoCS]

I would not count any chickens before they hatch. Unless they have given you a job offer in writing I would not assume that they will have a job for you by the time you get licensed. Since it’s a non-traditional, non-retail job they probably get many applicants and will not have a hard time filling it.

 

[KidPharmD]

Does home infusion still count as "non-traditional?"

 

[Litha]

I’m looking to get into home infusion pharmacy.

Does home infusion still count as "non-traditional?"

I don't think so. Just less prevalent?

Honestly, OP, home infusion is not that great. You will have to deal with coordinating the transport of finicky medications to patient's homes, taking on-call after hours, and most places are being bought out by larger companies (ie: Coram/CVS or Option Care), which are ruining what good perks they might have had in the past.