Pharmacy Aides
Also called: Certified Pharmacist Assistant, Pharmacy Aide, Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Clerk,
What they do:
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.On the job, you would:
- Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
- Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
- Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
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What they do:
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.On the job, you would:
- Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
- Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
- Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
KNOWLEDGE
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Arts and Humanities
- English language
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Dependability
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
EDUCATION
- high school diploma/GED
- certificate after high school
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$27,850
$20,300
$46,500