Compare Pharmacy Aides & Medical Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Pharmacy Aides $49,200
Medical Assistants $49,100
Similar skills & knowledge

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Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

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Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Medium

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
High

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
Very Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Medium

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Medium

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
High
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Very High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Speaking Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
Low
Speaking Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Medium

Speaking
Talking to others.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides

0 related certifications

Certification for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

26 related certifications

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