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Pharmacy Aides

SOC 31-9095.00

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.

Zone 2 Healthcare Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.5

Speaking

3.4

Service Orientation

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Social Perceptiveness

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.8

English Language

3.4

Clerical

3.1

Sales and Marketing

3.0

Law and Government

2.9

Administration and Management

2.9

Mathematics

2.9

Medicine and Dentistry

2.6

Key Tasks

1Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.

2Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.

3Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.

4Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.

5Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-dated medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.

Also Known As

Ancillary Certified Pharmacist Assistant Dispensary Attendant Drug Clerk Drug Purchaser Front Counter Clerk Pharmacist Aide Pharmacist Assistant Pharmacist Helper Pharmacist's Aide