COLLEGE COMPASS -- Occupational Overview

Pharmacy assistants

Mix pharmaceutical preparations under direction of pharmacist. Duties include issuing medicine, labeling and storing supplies, and cleaning equipment and work areas.

1992 employment: 54,000 Projected 1992-2005 employment change: Much faster than average


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