Oct 05, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2023-2024 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pharmacy Assistant (AH) I-BEST Opportunity


A Pharmacy Assistant is an in-demand healthcare career that provides ample employment opportunities and flexible work environments. Pharmacy assistants assist pharmacists by performing all clerical duties necessary to ensure that a pharmacy is running efficiently. They answer telephone calls, manage the cash register, and restock shelves with medication and other pharmaceutical supplies. YVC’s Pharmacy Assistant Certificate takes two quarters to complete with an opportunity to continue your education at YVC as a Pharmacy Technician. The pharmaceutical field offers a multitude of advancement opportunities, making it an ideal field for anyone who wants long-term professional possibilities and exciting new challenges. Pharmacy assistants can expect to earn over $30k a year, with a job outlook growing faster than the average employment field over the next ten years.