Pharmacy Assistant
This class introduces students to the work of entry-level employees in a retail pharmacy and prepares students to enter an on-the-job training course for pharmacy technicians. Instruction covers drug regulation and control, pharmaceutical terminology, medications and their uses and applied math.
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED.
Occupation Description
Greet customers, handle prescriptions, administrative tasks, provide customer service.
Additional Information
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Standards
Careers Available
Clerk in a Retail Pharmacy
Entry-Level Salary
Minimum wage
Learning Objectives
Drug regulation and control, pharmaceutical terminology, medications and their uses and applied math.
Recommended Courses and Skills
Strong math skills, accuracy
Helpful Personal Attributes
- Customer Service,
- team work,
- dependability,
- Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone voice
- Punctual and reliable
Program Contact
West Campus Customer Service – 336.734.7023
