311331 Community Pharmacy Technician

• Dispensary Assistant
• Dispensary Technician

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Assists Community Pharmacists in dispensing and labelling prescription medication for patients
• Assists Community Pharmacists in conducting medical history for all patients taking scheduled medications
• Assists with labelling Pharmacist Only Medicines under the direction and supervision of a Community Pharmacist
• Provides advice on appropriate health information, medication, and other conditions to patients
• Maintains stock of non-prescription and prescription medication
• Prepares medication in dosage administration aids