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Pharmacy Aides - 31-9095.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Pharmacy Clerk
  • Pharmacy Aide
  • Ancillary
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Front Counter Clerk
  • Pharmacy Cashier
  • Certified Pharmacist Assistant
  • Pharmacy Ancillary

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

No information available.

Tasks

  • Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
  • Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
  • Calculate anticipated drug usage for a prescribed period.
  • Compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist.
  • Deliver medication to treatment areas, living units, residences, or clinics, using various means of transportation.
  • Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
  • Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.
  • Operate capsule or tablet counting machine that automatically distributes a certain number of capsules or tablets into smaller containers.
  • Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
  • Perform clerical tasks, such as filing, compiling and maintaining prescription records, or composing letters.
  • Prepare intravenous (IV) solutions or solid dosage medications for dispensing into bottles or unit dosing packaging.
  • Prepare prescription labels by typing or operating a computer and printer.
  • Prepare, maintain, and record records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries, using a variety of computer screen formats.
  • Process medical insurance claims, posting bill amounts and calculating copayments.
  • Provide customers with information about the uses, effects, and interactions of drugs and out of stock items.
  • Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-dated medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.
  • Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.
  • Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.

Detailed Work Activities

  • accept prescriptions for filling
  • compound pharmaceuticals or medical preparations
  • drive automobile, van, or light truck
  • inventory medical supplies or instruments
  • inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
  • label pharmaceutical supplies
  • maintain dental or medical records
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • provide customer service
  • stock or organize goods
  • use cash registers
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use telephone communication techniques

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Pharmacist Assistant