Pharmacy Aides


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Pharmacy Aides

Pharmacy Aides - Preparation

To work as a pharmacy aide, you typically need to:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
  • complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required beyond high school.

Work experience

Experience helping and working with people is good preparation for this occupation.

On-the-job training

Most pharmacy aides learn their skills on the job from experienced workers. You may spend up to one month in training. During training, you learn how to:

  • maintain patient records;
  • stock and take inventory; and
  • operate the cash register.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.