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Pharmaceutical Commercial Assistant (PKA) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Pharmazeutisch-kaufmännische/r Angestellte/r

As a Pharmaceutical Commercial Assistant (PKA), you support pharmacists with administrative, commercial, and organizational tasks. You are responsible for merchandise management, inventory, and advising on over-the-counter products. This vocational training is primarily offered in pharmacies.

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What you do

  • Advise customers on the selection of over-the-counter products
  • Process orders, store goods, and conduct inventories
  • Prepare and process prescriptions for billing purposes
  • Arrange pharmacy products attractively and support sales promotions
  • Handle correspondence and perform general office tasks
  • Implement hygiene measures and quality controls

Requirements

  • At least a good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Interest in commercial activities and health-related topics
  • Diligence and sense of responsibility
  • Good communication skills and enjoyment of customer contact
  • Organizational talent and teamwork ability
  • Good German language skills, both written and spoken (B2 level)

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in public pharmacies
  2. 2Work in hospital pharmacies or mail-order pharmacies
  3. 3Work in pharmaceutical wholesale or the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., in sales or purchasing)
  4. 4Further training to become a Specialist in Health and Social Services (Fachwirt im Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen)

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Pharmaceutical Commercial Assistant (PKA) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 850 to 1,050 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Pharmaceutical Commercial Assistant (PKA) Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Pharmaceutical Commercial Assistant (PKA) Ausbildung?

At least a good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Interest in commercial activities and health-related topics; Diligence and sense of responsibility; Good communication skills and enjoyment of customer contact.

Where can I find open Pharmaceutical Commercial Assistant (PKA) Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Pharmaceutical Commercial Assistant (PKA)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.