Activities | Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications. . |
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Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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Median Income | $25,626 per year in 2006 |
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Work Context & Conditions | Pharmacy technicians work in clean, organized, well-lit, and well-ventilated areas. Most of their workday is spent on their feet. |
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Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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Skills | Instructing, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Mathematics, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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Abilities | Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, Speech Clarity, Oral Comprehension |
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