Key findings
Pharmacy Technicians play a crucial role in preparing medications under a pharmacist’s direction.
They measure, mix, count, label, and record medication amounts accurately.
This job requires skills like reading comprehension, active listening, and mathematics.
Despite advancements in Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), pharmacy technicians are unlikely to be automated due to the complex problem-solving and judgment required.
While GenAI may impact aspects of their work, such as digital data processing, pharmacy technicians’ role is expected to remain vital in the healthcare sector.
How could AI or automation replace or complement job activities?
Pharmacy technicians could use AI to automate tasks like entering prescription information into databases, maintaining patient profiles, and managing inventory.
Automation could handle tasks such as data processing, inventory management, and even assisting customers with basic inquiries.
For example, AI could help technicians streamline the process of verifying medication quantities and expiration dates, freeing up time for more specialized tasks.
Job description
Prepares medications as directed by a pharmacist. Tasks may include measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording medication amounts and dosages as per prescription orders.
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