Job profiles in the pharmacy

Three professional groups work closely together in the pharmacy: pharmacists, PTA and PKA. The head of the pharmacy is a pharmacist and self-employed. In addition to him or her, other pharmacists may work as employees in the pharmacy.

Job description: PTA - Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant

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Job description: PTA - Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant

To assist in advising customers and dispensing medicines, the PTA (Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant) works in the pharmacy alongside the pharmacist.

Job description: Pharmacist

Job description: Pharmacist

As a pharmacist, you are an expert in medicinal products. Due to their pharmaceutical knowledge and scientific training, pharmacists can work in pharmacies, but also in hospitals, industry, research or administration.