ONET Occupations » 29-2052.00

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.44)
  2. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.36)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.32)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.26)
  5. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.26)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  7. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.93)
  8. Listen - People (3.88)
  9. Copy - Data (3.72)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  11. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  12. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  13. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  14. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.62)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  3. Speaking (3.50)
  1. Near Vision (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Oral Expression (3.62)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  6. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  7. Information Ordering (3.50)
  8. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.44)
  2. Integrity (4.32)
  3. Cooperation (4.29)
  4. Self Control (4.29)
  5. Dependability (4.27)
  6. Concern for Others (4.26)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.07)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.00)
  9. Social Orientation (3.83)
  10. Initiative (3.69)
  11. Independence (3.65)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Processing Information (4.36)
  2. Getting Information (4.32)
  3. Interacting With Computers (4.20)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.01)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.93)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.93)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.81)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.78)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.76)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.72)
  11. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.71)
  12. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.67)
  13. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.53)
  1. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (4.36)
  2. Compute Financial Data (4.36)
  3. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.32)
  4. Accept Prescriptions For Filling (4.32)
  5. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.20)
  6. Verify Completeness Or Accuracy Of Data (4.01)
  7. Adhere To Safety Procedures (4.01)
  8. Maintain Established Procedures Concerning Quality Assurance (4.01)
  9. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (3.93)
  10. Understand Drug Products (3.93)
  11. Use Health Or Sanitation Standards (3.93)
  12. Understand Government Health, Hotel Or Food Service Regulations (3.93)
  13. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.93)
  14. Stock Or Organize Goods (3.93)
  15. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (3.93)
  16. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (3.93)
  17. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (3.93)
  18. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (3.93)
  19. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.93)
  20. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (3.93)
  21. Use Telephone Communication Techniques (3.93)
  22. Distinguish Colors (3.93)
  23. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.72)
  24. Answer Customer Or Public Inquiries (3.67)
  25. Collect Payment (3.67)
  26. Provide Customer Service (3.67)