The pharmaceutical industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States due to an aging population. As a result, many pharmaceutical job opportunities are available and will continue to be available in the future. These jobs are described as pharmacy aides, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacists that are found in hospitals, retail, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.General Job Description for a Pharmacy AideDuties for this entry-level position may include assisting the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician by answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating a cash register. Performing basically administrative duties, the pharmacy aide usually does not need any certification. A high school diploma is usually required.As of May, 2010, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows salaries ranging from $16,670 - $31,740 depending on the state and the type of work place.General Job Description for a Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy technicians work closely with the pharmacist by receiving prescriptions from patients, retrieving the necessary medication by counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and mixing the medication for the patient. In most states, pharmacy technicians do not have to be certified, however, voluntary certification is an enhancement.Pharmacy technicians can make salaries from $19,840 - $40,710 as shown in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May, 2010.Pharmacists Job DescriptionPharmacists have a wide range of duties that include counseling patients on prescriptions, drug interactions, and over-the-counter medications. They advise patients on health topics such as diet, exercise, durable medical equipment, and other health topics. Pharmacists may be trained to administer vaccines. Pharmacists may also advise doctor's on drug management for a particular patient.Pharmacists must attend a 4-year school of pharmacy or accredited college to receive their Pharm. D. degree. They must be licensed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to practice in any state.Starting salaries for pharmacists can range from $82,090 - $138,620 depending on the state and the type of work place.All things considered, this industry has an above average outlook for job opportunities in a fast growing field.