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Pharmacy Aides: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.

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This source lists 17 tasks, including 17 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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Core · Task 2058 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Process medical insurance claims, posting bill amounts and calculating copayments.

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Core · Task 2046 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.

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Core · Task 2050 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Prepare prescription labels by typing or operating a computer and printer.

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Core · Task 2052 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.

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Core · Task 2057 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Prepare, maintain, and record records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries, using a variety of computer screen formats.

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Core · Task 18704 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-of-date medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.

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Core · Task 2045 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.

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Core · Task 2055 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.

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Core · Task 2061 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Calculate anticipated drug usage for a prescribed period.

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Core · Task 2054 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform clerical tasks, such as filing, compiling and maintaining prescription records, or composing letters.

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Core · Task 2053 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.

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Core · Task 2048 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.

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Core · Task 2049 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.

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Core · Task 2059 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist.

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Core · Task 20579 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Provide customers with information about the uses, effects, or interactions of drugs.

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Core · Task 2060 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Operate capsule or tablet counting machine that automatically distributes a certain number of capsules or tablets into smaller containers.

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Core · Task 2062 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Deliver medication to treatment areas, living units, residences, or clinics, using various means of transportation.

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