Pharmacy Aides

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

Private, for profit87.36%
Private, not for profit7.18%
Federal government2.28%
State and local government1.69%
Self-employed1.48%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Health Science

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$29,930

State-by-state Salary

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$46,950

$18,480

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

High school 61%
Post-secondary certificate 18%
Less than high school 15%
Some college 5%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Bachelor's degree 0%
Associate's degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Administrative
Computers and Electronics
English Language

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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