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Nontraditional Career Opportunities for Pharmacists.

Sandra Bai, John B Hertig, Robert J Weber

Hospital Pharmacy

|January 7, 2017

Summary

Health system pharmacy is evolving with expanded pharmacist roles. New, nontraditional career paths in areas like drug pricing and pharmacogenomics offer advanced patient care opportunities.

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Pharmacy Administration

Background:

The practice of health-system pharmacy is undergoing significant transformation.
Changes in pharmacists' scope of practice and provider status are driving these shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

To review emerging nontraditional roles for pharmacy leaders.
To highlight new career pathways and opportunities within health-system pharmacy.

Main Methods:

Literature review and analysis of current trends in pharmacy practice.
Identification and categorization of new roles for pharmacy leaders.

Main Results:

Nontraditional roles include consulting in drug pricing analytics, contract management, and 340B programs.
Other opportunities involve pharmacogenomics patient services, specialty pharmacy, and compounding services.

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These roles offer expanded career options and pathways for pharmacy leaders.

Conclusions:

Pharmacy directors must recognize and manage these evolving roles to foster high-performing departments.
Embracing these nontraditional opportunities enhances the capacity for advanced, patient-centered pharmacy services.