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?
Pharmacy technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#396 / 643
View rankingPharmacy technician
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Dispense, prepare and label.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Counter service and basic dosing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Compounds, repack and records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Pharmacy on-call and emergency stock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not mixing up a drug or a patient.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- Counts, orders and expiry dates
- Dispense, prepare and label
- Counter service and basic dosing
- Compounds, repack and records
- Pharmacy on-call and emergency stock
- Not mixing up a drug or a patient
- tecnico de farmacia
- auxiliar de farmacia
- pharmacy technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2052.00· ESCO/ISCO 3213
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
#612 / 643
View rankingCaregiver
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Bathe patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- disability care
- older adults' needs
- first response
- wash the laundry
- apply first response
- tend to elderly people
- prepare sandwiches
- iron textiles
- buy groceries
- accompany people
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 5322