Automation index

How much of a Pharmacy technician’s job can AI already do?

A count and an order come earlier. Dispensing without mixing up the blister does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#387 / 633

Pharmacy technician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Counts, orders and expiry dates. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	40%	+7.2
Dispense, prepare and label. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	12%	+2.4
Counter service and basic dosing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Compounds, repack and records. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Pharmacy on-call and emergency stock. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Not mixing up a drug or a patient. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		23%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#84 / 633

Barista

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	9%	28%	+2.5
Receive and process customer payments. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	8%	28%	+2.2
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	8%	28%	+2.2
Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Clean service or seating areas. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	42%	28%	+11.8
Total	100%		28%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low