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What you should know about being a pharmacy assistant
Pharmacy assistants work in various settings including community drugstores , hospitals , nursing homes and laboratories . If you ’ re considering pursuing a career as a pharmacy assistant , here ’ s what you should know .
Main duties Pharmacy assistants work under the supervision of a pharmacist . Their main tasks include filling prescriptions and preparing medications . This involves mixing both oral solutions and creams . They must also verify the accuracy of prescription information and send refill requests to clients ’ doctors . Depending on where they work , pharmacy assistants may also need to update records , help clients find non-prescription medications , order supplies and operate specialized machinery .
Qualities required If you want to be a pharmacy assistant , you must be a good listener and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and patients . You should also be highly organized , willing to perform repetitive tasks and enjoy working with a team . Pharmacy assistants must follow established standards and therefore , being detail oriented is a must . Good vision is also essential .
If this job description caught your attention , look for a pharmacy assistant training program in your area . n
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