Occupation: Pharmacy Aides

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.

31-9095.00 | 14 tasks | 9 job titles
Reported Job Titles (9)
  • Certified Pharmacist Assistant
  • Drug Purchaser
  • Front Counter Clerk
  • Pharmacist Assistant
  • Pharmacy Aide
  • Pharmacy Ancillary
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Pharmacy Cashier
  • Pharmacy Clerk
Core Tasks (8)
  • Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
  • Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
  • Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
  • Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
  • Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-of-date medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.
  • Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.
  • Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.
  • Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.
Supplemental Tasks (6)
  • Prepare prescription labels by typing or operating a computer and printer.
  • Compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist.
  • Process medical insurance claims, posting bill amounts and calculating copayments.
  • Perform clerical tasks, such as filing, compiling and maintaining prescription records, or composing letters.
  • Prepare, maintain, and record records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries, using a variety of computer screen formats.
  • Deliver medication to treatment areas, living units, residences, or clinics, using various means of transportation.