Pharmacy Aides
SOC Code: 31-9095 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Pharmacy Aides. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,243 | $54,122 | $64,979 | $75,858 |
| Vallejo, CA | $42,910 | $52,978 | $63,045 | $73,112 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $39,541 | $50,294 | $61,069 | $71,822 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $40,456 | $50,336 | $60,216 | $70,096 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $36,754 | $46,779 | $56,805 | $66,830 |
| Napa, CA | $37,170 | $46,987 | $56,805 | $66,622 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $37,045 | $45,989 | $54,954 | $63,898 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $35,630 | $44,720 | $53,830 | $62,920 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $37,544 | $45,386 | $53,227 | $61,069 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,902 | $42,910 | $50,918 | $58,926 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.8 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 3.1 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.0 |
| Law and Government | 2.9 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 61.2% |
| Some college | 18.2% |
| Less than high school | 15.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 5.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
- Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
- Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
- Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.
- Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
- Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.
- Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.
- Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-of-date medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.
Technology Skills
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