Details Report for:
31-9095.00 - Pharmacy Aides
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: Certified Pharmacist Assistant, Drug Purchaser, Front Counter Clerk, Pharmacist Assistant, Pharmacy Aide, Pharmacy Ancillary, Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Cashier, Pharmacy Clerk
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Cash registers
- Desktop computers
- Filling or sealing auger dose machines — Automatic unit dose strip packaging machines; Liquid dose packaging machines; Solid unit dose packaging machines
- HEPA filtered enclosures — HEPA filtered biosafety cabinets
- Label making machines — Label printing machines
- Laboratory blenders or emulsifiers — Laboratory blending or mixing equipment
- Laminar flow cabinets or stations — Laminar flow hoods
- Laser printers
- Magnetic stripe readers and encoders — Credit card processing machines
- Personal computers
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Tablet counters — Capsule counting machines; Tablet counting machines
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Control prescription refills or authorizations.
- Explain technical medical information to patients.
- Process medical billing information.
- Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
- Stock medical or patient care supplies.
- Maintain medical records.
- Transport biological or other medical materials.
- Clean medical equipment.
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
- Operate medical equipment.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed |
Education | These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
Related Experience | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers. |
SVP Range | (4.0 to < 6.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
29-2052.00 | Pharmacy Technicians |
31-2022.00 | Physical Therapist Aides ![]() |
39-3012.00 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
41-2012.00 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
43-3041.00 | Gambling Cage Workers ![]() |
43-3071.00 | Tellers |
43-4081.00 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
43-4121.00 | Library Assistants, Clerical |
43-5051.00 | Postal Service Clerks |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $13.39 hourly, $27,850 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 37,900 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 3,200 |
State trends | |
Top industries (2019) | Retail Trade (82% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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