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Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Shipping Associate is a dynamic role responsible for ensuring the accurate dispensing, packaging, and shipment of pharmaceutical products. This position combines the responsibilities of assisting pharmacists with dispensing medications and handling material logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Package medications according to specifications for shipment to customers.
• Perform day-to-day shipping, receiving, and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
• Print labels/waybills, prepare products, and invoices for shipping.
• Maintain a clean and safe shipping and receiving area, coordinating pickups and deliveries with couriers.
• Monitor shipping materials, supplies, and inventory management, reporting discrepancies to the Manager/Supervisor.
• Adhere to all relevant guidelines, including McKesson's SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Provide exemplary customer service via phone and email, aligning with McKesson Canada standards.
• Create and maintain patient files in pharmacy software, including Kroll.
• Manage site calendars, appointments, dispensing, and shipping schedules.
• Accurately dispense and package medications to ensure timely arrival at the appropriate destinations.
• Understand and resolve third-party billing issues by liaising with adjudicators and plan administrators.
• Bill prescriptions through pharmacy software, ensuring comprehensive documentation is maintained.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct patient follow-up calls for outstanding accounts, refills, and shipment scheduling.
• Refer all medical queries to a pharmacist when interacting with patients.
• Perform other duties, including administrative and/or dispensing tasks, as assigned.

Key Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Secondary School Diploma or High School Diploma.
• Previous work experience in a retail pharmacy or warehouse setting is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Capable of physical tasks, including lifting up to 35 pounds independently. Carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to take direction and work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be willing to learn and use various technology
• Effective communication, both oral and written; multilingualism is an asset.
• Proficiency in pharmacy software; knowledge of Kroll is an asset.

Experience:

• Experience in a specialty pharmacy or warehouse/distribution setting is an asset.

Communication:

• Proficient in English oral and written communication.

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. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. 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

$37,400 - $62,500

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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