Occupation details
International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140

Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants in the age of AI: impact evidence and adaptation options

ISCO-08 3213 · Thai source label: เจ้าหน้าที่เทคนิคด้านเภสัชกรรมและผู้ช่วย

This score estimates where generative AI may assist with or perform parts of tasks. It does not predict that a job will disappear.
3.0AI / 10

Use the score to choose where to start adapting

Minimal Exposure

Compare the score with the work you actually do. Separate repetitive work, work that needs review, and work that depends on human judgement.

Source ID: SRC-2026-07-14-ilo-wp140

What the ILO evidence measures

Potential for AI assistance or task performanceAI 3.0/10
Variation across task-level scores0.12 on a 1-point scale
Occupation codeISCO-08 3213
AI exposure groupMinimal Exposure
Score sourceILO Working Paper 140
AI 3.0/10Task-level potential
0.12 points1-point scale
Minimal ExposureILO classification
9 dutiesNSO classification evidence
8 task examples6 mapped skills

Tasks in this occupation

O*NET statements are enrichment from US roles connected through the official BLS and O*NET crosswalk chain. Confirm that an example fits your local work before using it.

O*NET Core Task

Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Clean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

Skills used in this occupation

O*NET importance ratings provide a sourced starting point for deciding which existing capabilities to strengthen.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Listening

Importance rating: 4.00 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Reading Comprehension

Importance rating: 3.75 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Speaking

Importance rating: 3.75 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Critical Thinking

Importance rating: 3.25 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Learning

Importance rating: 3.12 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Monitoring

Importance rating: 3.12 out of 5.

ESCO skill-group context

These shares describe how ESCO skill records for the occupation group are distributed across broad categories. They are not personal capability scores or mandatory skills for every job.

ESCO Skill Group

communication, collaboration and creativity

28.4% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

information skills

26.3% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

assisting and caring

21.1% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

handling and moving

10.5% of the published ESCO matrix row

Build a plan from the task you choose

The Planner does not display invented capability percentages. You select a task, baseline the current method, run a safe bounded experiment, and keep evidence before deciding whether to continue.

30 days

Select one task, map its process, and measure time, quality, and rework across at least three examples.

60 days

Test one bounded step with synthetic or de-identified data, then log errors, human checks, and limitations.

90 days

Use the reviewed method in a real cycle with the process owner's approval, or stop if the result is not good enough.

Relevant courses

Recommendations match reviewed course categories to ISCO-08 and mapped ESCO skill-group records. Occupation-title keywords are not used as sole evidence. Before enrolling, recheck the syllabus, language, schedule, cost, and current access with the provider.

Find more courses
The specific items below are derived from structurally validated ISCO/ESCO rules, not an occupation-by-occupation expert endorsement.
Related skill-group match

Prepare and visualize data with Microsoft Power BI

เตรียมและแสดงข้อมูลด้วย Microsoft Power BI

Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 26.3% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 3213.
Practice output
Clean a de-identified sample from one work process, visualise it, and reconcile the totals to the source.
Study time
7 modules
Cost and access
The Microsoft Learn path is free, but some Power BI service or collaboration features can require a product license.
View details with the provider
Related skill-group match

Data Fundamentals

พื้นฐานข้อมูล

Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 26.3% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 3213.
Practice output
Create a small data dictionary with checks for types, blanks, duplicates, and provenance.
Study time
3–10 hours
Cost and access
The course is free on IBM SkillsBuild and registration is required for access or completion records.
View details with the provider
Related skill-group match

Google Data Analytics Certificate

ประกาศนียบัตรวิชาชีพด้านการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลจาก Google

Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 26.3% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 3213.
Practice output
Frame one workplace question, build a checkable data table, and report findings with limitations.
Study time
About 240 hours or 3–6 months
Cost and access
Google authors the program and delivers it through Google Career Skills or Coursera; US and Canada pricing is USD 49 per month after a 7-day trial and local pricing may differ.
View details with the provider
Cross-occupation foundation

AI Fluency

ความคล่องตัวของ AI

Why it is recommended
A cross-occupation foundation, not a course specific to Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants: use it to practise AI literacy, prompting, output checks, and responsible use.
Practice output
Choose one Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants duty, use synthetic data to create a prompt, verify three outputs against a source, and record the errors.
Study time
7 modules
Cost and access
Microsoft Learn content is free and can be consumed without signing in; a free profile is needed to save progress or achievements.
View details with the provider
Data and method

This page uses scores from International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140, official Thai duties from NSO, mapped O*NET enrichment, and ESCO skill-group context with an explicit mapping scope. Roongan does not fill evidence gaps with generated claims.

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

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