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Pharmacy Aides
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Provide customers with information about the uses, effects, or interactions of drugs.
- Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-dated medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.
- Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
- Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
- Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $13.70 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.98 and $18.67 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $28,481.25 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $20,761.84 and $38,841.78 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 690 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 8.7% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 750.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $12.00 with the median annual salary reaching $26,554.
