Pharmacy Aides

Top 3 Pharmacy Aide Jobs

  • Pharmacy Technician Non-Certified - Costco Wholesale - Columbus,OH

    Assists pharmacists to fill and dispense prescriptions for customers. Assists customers at the counter, retrieves prescriptions, and rings up customers. Orders and stocks drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise. Updates patient records and...

  • Certified Medication Aide - Wallick Communities - Columbus,OH

    Description Certified Medication Aide ...

  • PHARMACY/TECH TRAINEE - Kroger - Westerville,OH

    Be a part of a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in a highly automated distribution center pharmacy that supports Kroger store pharmacies. Includes preparing orders for pharmacist review, packaging, shipping, and inventory control.

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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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