McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 17 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we're so much more than a distribution company. We've automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.
At McKesson Canada, you’ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.
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The pharmacist supervises the daily activities of pharmacy technicians/assistants as delegated by the pharmacist manager.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the pharmacy manager, the pharmacist ensures the operation of the Pharmacy is in compliance with applicable provincial and federal regulation, standards of practice, code of ethics and regulatory practice directives and policies
Verifies drug and prescription orders in compliance packaging using computer screens/barcodes and visual means
Assists the pharmacy manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy
Participates with the maintenance of a continuous quality assurance program
Responsible for production quality. Documents all information required, i.e., production and verification records for quality control purposes
Assists the pharmacy staff, as needed, to assure productivity and operational efficiencies are achieved.
Participates in processing drug and prescription orders using automated technology and manual assembly when necessary
Assists pharmacy personnel and actively participates in drug order inquiries regarding stock and tracking issues
Assists the pharmacy staff and participates in sorting drug and prescription orders to ensure delivery to proper locations and assists with receiving products from the wholesaler
Assists with the orientation and training of new pharmacy personnel
Maintains effective communication and working relationship with clients at all levels of the organization and business contacts
Requirements
A minimum undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with 2 years of experience in a pharmacy setting. In compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy and is licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Excellent leadership skills. The ability to plan, co-ordinate, direct and evaluate operational activities in a complex and busy environment. Consistently acts in a professional manner and serves as a role model for staff. Excellent organizational skills with ability to set priorities and creatively solve problems. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated success in working effectively and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to function in a fast-paced, continually changing and results-oriented environment. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
Experience in a centralized prescription processing environment and familiarity with compliance packaging automation benefits, limitations and interdependencies is an asset
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$44.41 - $74.00
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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