Pharmacy Aides
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 400 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 57% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Prepare prescription labels by typing or operating a computer and printer.
AI could do much of this on its own
Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
AI could do much of this on its own
Compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Process medical insurance claims, posting bill amounts and calculating copayments.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Deliver medication to treatment areas, living units, residences, or clinics, using various means of transportation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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