High School Diploma or GED

On-the-job training

Generally have a set schedule each week.

Usually work less than 40 hours a week

PHARMACY AIDES will:

help maintain patient profiles, which are files that give a patient's medication history and are often stored on a computer

have good interpersonal skills

have the ability to work as part of a team

PHARMACY AIDES frequently:

greet customers, answer the telephone, and handle money.

fill out insurance claim forms.

stock incoming supplies

clean and maintain pharmacy equipment

ring up sales on the cash register

It is important that PHARMACY AIDES be able to:

prepare prescription labels using a computer

mix, package, and label pharmaceutical products under the direction of a pharmacist

constantly interact with customers and patients.