Community Pharmacy Technician
OSCA 311331
4,500
49.8%
89.2%
36 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Community Pharmacy Technician is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Dispenses and labels patients' prescriptions and scheduled medicines under the supervision of a Community Pharmacist.
What they typically do
- Assists Community Pharmacists in dispensing and labelling prescription medication for patients
- Assists Community Pharmacists in conducting medical history for all patients taking scheduled medications
- Assists with labelling Pharmacist Only Medicines under the direction and supervision of a Community Pharmacist
- Provides advice on appropriate health information, medication and other conditions to patients
- Maintains stock of non-prescription and prescription medication
- Prepares medication in dosage administration aids
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Community Pharmacy Technician.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.