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Can AI do the work of a Pharmacist?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
It does not say how many people will end up unemployed.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Pharmacist
25%
AI or a robot can already do 25% of this job.
#80 / 103
View rankingPharmacist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 28% | +8.4 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- microbiology-bacteriology
- pharmacy law
- organic chemistry
- physics
- pharmaceutical technology
- pharmacognosy
- human anatomy
- toxicology
- inorganic chemistry
- pharmacokinetics
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2262
IS WORK OVER?
Actuary
32%
#24 / 103
View rankingActuary
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Run models, reserves and sensitivities.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 55% | +13.2 |
Draft technical reports and memos.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Choose assumptions, tables and criteria.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Explain to the board and the supervisor.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Validate data quality and bias.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Signed opinion and professional liability.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 18% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 32% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Run models, reserves and sensitivities
- Draft technical reports and memos
- Choose assumptions, tables and criteria
- Explain to the board and the supervisor
- Validate data quality and bias
- Signed opinion and professional liability
- actuario
- actuary
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2120