| Activities | Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May use a cash register and accept prescriptions for filling. |
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| Outlook | Average job growth |
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| Median Income | $19,530 per year in 2006 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | Pharmacy technicians and assistants work in clean, organized, well-lit, and well-ventilated areas. Most of their workday is spent on their feet. They may be required to lift heavy boxes or to use stepladders to retrieve supplies from high shelves. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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| Skills | Active Listening, Service Orientation, Time Management, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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| Abilities | Oral Expression, Speech Clarity, Oral Comprehension |
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