Full-Time

Pharmacy Assistant-Specialty Pharmacy

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McKesson

McKesson

Healthcare distribution and logistics services

Compensation Overview

$41.9k - $69.9kAnnually

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentive Opportunities

Mid, Senior

Surrey, BC, Canada

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Typically requires 3+ years of related experience.
  • Experience in Specialty pharmacy setting an asset, but not required.
  • Understanding of 3rd party billing.
  • Experience working with MS Office Suite.
Responsibilities
  • Provide exemplary customer service the meeting the standards of McKesson Canada; customer interaction is largely done via phone/email.
  • Billing prescriptions through pharmacy software ensuring all required documentation is adequate and appropriate including (but not limited to) accounts receivables, dosage, and dosing intervals, third party billing restrictions, scheduled appointment dates, clinic locations, copayment management, coordination of benefits, assignment of benefits.
  • Creating patient files in pharmacy software.
  • Managing site calendars, appointment changes, dispensing and shipping schedules.
  • Accurately dispensing medications to ensure arrival to the appropriate destination on time.
  • Patient follow-up calls for outstanding accounts (ensuring that all medical questions are referred to a pharmacist).
  • Adherence to all relevant guidelines including the established Standard Operation procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Inventory management and reconciliation.
  • Monitoring of site temperatures when available and reporting any variances directly to the Operations manager of Specialty Pharmacy.
  • Effectively communicate with both external and internal contacts.
  • Developing and maintaining professional relationships with health care professionals, reimbursement coordinators, infusion coordinators, provincial ministries of health and private payers.
  • Accurate data entry into various systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Quick learner, adjusting quickly to a fast-paced environment.
  • Clear communication (both written and verbal).
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Team player.
  • This position requires a significant degree of taking direction quickly, self-starting and independence.

McKesson Corporation operates in the healthcare sector, focusing on the distribution of medical products and pharmaceuticals. The company acts as a middleman, purchasing these products from manufacturers and delivering them to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and hospitals. This ensures that essential medical supplies are available when and where they are needed, supporting the healthcare system. McKesson generates revenue through the sale of these products, service fees for logistics, and technology solutions that help healthcare providers improve their operations. What sets McKesson apart from competitors is its extensive network and partnerships, which enhance its ability to manage the healthcare supply chain effectively. The company's goal is to improve patient care by ensuring timely access to medical supplies and services.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1833

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of PRISM Vision boosts McKesson's earnings and provider network.
  • Focus on digital health solutions expands McKesson's technology offerings.
  • Value-based care trend increases demand for McKesson's integrated logistics services.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon Pharmacy's entry threatens traditional pharmaceutical distribution models.
  • Opioid litigation poses financial and reputational risks for McKesson.
  • Telehealth growth may reduce demand for physical pharmaceutical distribution.

What makes McKesson unique

  • McKesson's extensive network ensures timely delivery of medical supplies globally.
  • Strategic partnerships enhance McKesson's role in the healthcare supply chain.
  • McKesson's technology solutions improve operational efficiency for healthcare providers.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Slater Sentinel
Feb 24th, 2025
Wealthstream Advisors Inc. Invests $218,000 in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK)

Wealthstream Advisors Inc. invests $218,000 in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK).

MarketBeat
Feb 18th, 2025
ABC Arbitrage SA Invests $1.26 Million in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK)

ABC Arbitrage SA invests $1.26 million in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK).

Stock Titan
Feb 4th, 2025
Major Healthcare Acquisition: McKesson Takes Control of PRISM Vision in Strategic $850M Move

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Slater Sentinel
Jan 17th, 2025
Empirical Asset Management LLC Makes New Investment in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK)

Empirical Asset Management LLC makes new investment in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK).

UIC Today
Jan 17th, 2025
UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy receives grant to address rural pharmacist shortage

The University of Illinois Chicago's Retzky College of Pharmacy received a grant totaling $864,000 from the McKesson Foundation to support rural-focused interventions to develop and train pharmacy professionals to serve rural populations.