Pharmacy Assistant Careers
July 28th, 2010
Pharmacy Assistant Careers
You will generally find many pharmacy assistant vacancies being advertised at all times, particularly in major cities where pharmacies are prevalent. This is one career that will never be made redundant so it is a good choice if you like the idea of job security. And the average salary for a pharmacy technician is good.
Some of the important skills that a pharmacist tech needs include:
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to carry out instructions accurately
- Basic mathematical skills
Career Progress
There are paths that you can continue on after you have some experience as a pharmacy assistant. You may choose to become a pharmacy manager, or take the other path and go to university to become a pharmacist.
It is possible to become a pharmacy assistant without any training. Many people begin their role as a junior in a pharmacy store, and they then learn the skills on the job. Alternatively you can attend a pharmacy course and this is particularly relevant if you plan to become a pharmacist in future.
