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.
#387 / 633
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?
HR generalist
31%
#42 / 633
View rankingHR generalist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- labour legislation
- job market offers
- employment law
- human resource management
- company policies
- maintain relationship with customers
- recruit employees
- carry out recruiting services
- interview people
- identify customer's needs
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1071.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423