Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
Medicine and health
NOC 33103
Filmed in 
Terrace
As a pharmacy assistant, Tish works in a retail environment and prepares prescriptions for patients, ensuring they receive the correct medications and dosages. Tish also recommends over-the-counter medications to those who come into the pharmacy seeking advice. Tish enjoys working in a team where everyone’s roles and responsibilities complement one another to achieve the same goal of helping people feel better.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$43,276
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, less than 2 years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
1,600

Top Skills

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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