Pharmacy Aides

Top 3 Pharmacy Aide Jobs

  • Patient Support Assistant - OhioHealth - Columbus,OH

    OhioHealth - - Responsibilities: Assist Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care to multiple patients on a designated nursing unit; Perform activities of daily living for patients (bathing, grooming, eating, walking, etc.); Maintain...

  • Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Giant Eagle - Columbus,OH

    Giant Eagle - - Responsibilities: Greet patients at pharmacy entry points with compassion; Process prescriptions in person and by phone and direct questions to the pharmacist; Maintain a neat and compliant work environment; Assist with...

  • Store Associate - CVS Health - Columbus,OH

    CVS Health - - Responsibilities: Provide differentiated customer service by anticipating customer needs and resolving service issues; Accurately perform cashier duties handling cash, checks, and credit card transactions; Maintain sales floor...

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What Pharmacy aides 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.


Pharmacy aide Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 38,900
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $29,930

Job Outlook for Pharmacy aides

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -5,700
  • Growth rate: -15 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Pharmacy Aide

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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