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Pharmaceutical Technicians
Pharmaceutical technicians work in hospitals or in the community and assist pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicines.
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£21,085
Average salary
New workers start around £10,123.04. Normal pay is £21,085 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £31,305.22.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Checks stock levels, orders new stock from pharmaceutical companies and ensures that drugs are stored appropriately.
- Advises patients or customers on the use of drugs prescribed or medication purchased over the counter.
- Maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued.
- Labels and checks items prior to dispensing.
- Prepares specialised, tailor-made drugs for intravenous administration by hospital medical staff.
- Prepares drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist.
- Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Listening
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Active Learning
62
Critical Thinking
61
Speaking
61
Reading Comprehension
60
Mathematics
57
Writing
56
Learning Strategies
53
Monitoring
53
Science
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