| Daily Tasks |
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Read the written prescription from the physician; enter the information into the computer system; calculate doses; take into account patient's insurance restrictions; assemble the prescription (measure, count, pour, apply label); sell to customer. Tasks are administered under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
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| Skills/Talents |
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Customer service, human relation skills, computer skills, math abilities, medical terminology knowledge, prescription abbreviation knowledge, ability to work within a team atmosphere, organizational skills.
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| Work Setting |
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Pharmacies in hospitals, retails stores or clinics.
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| Work Hours |
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Sunday-Saturday, all shifts (24/7) in a hospital or 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday in clinic settings.
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| Education |
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High school diploma or GED. On-the-job training or associate degree from an accredited program.
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| Qualifications |
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Past experience and ability to pass capability tests are required.
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| Recommended High School Classes |
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college prep, computer applications, English composition, health education, biology, chemistry, and algebra
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| Minnesota Median Salary |
| $14.54/hour ($30,359/yr) |
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