At a Glance
- Tasks: Dispense specialty medications and provide patient counseling in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Company: Join McKesson, a Fortune 10 company dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while growing your pharmacy career.
- Qualifications: Licensed pharmacist with experience in specialty medications and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 99100 - 132100 $ per year.
Mc Kesson 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 Mc Kesson 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.
Job Description
About the Role
Mc Kesson Canada is seeking a
Registered Staff Pharmacist to join our growing Specialty Pharmacy team.
In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate dispensing of specialty medications, providing clinical expertise and patient counseling, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with all provincial regulatory requirements and company policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed pharmacist who is passionate about patient care, specialty pharmaceuticals, and working within a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment.
- What You’ll Do
- Accurately review, verify, prepare, and dispense prescriptions.
- Provide patient counseling, medication education, and follow-up as required.
- Collaborate with physicians, clinics, nurses, drug plans, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Adapt, renew, and initiate prescriptions in accordance with provincial regulations and scope of practice.
- Provide medication and drug information to patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
- Support specialty medication management, including biologics and complex therapies.
- Supervise and provide oversight to pharmacy assistants, technicians, and support staff.
- Ensure prescription pricing, reimbursement, and payment processes are completed accurately.
- Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, privacy requirements, and Mc Kesson policies.
- Complete adverse event (AE) and product quality complaint (PQC) reporting as required.
- Monitor cold-chain requirements and temperature logs to ensure medication integrity.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and required training programs.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and industry partners.
- Basic Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BSc Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D).
- Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the applicable Provincial College of Pharmacists.
- Professional Liability Insurance.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacist in a retail, hospital, specialty, or community pharmacy setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience dispensing, verifying, and counseling patients on prescription medications.
- Working knowledge of pharmacy regulations, standards of practice, and medication management processes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.
- Preferred Skills & Experience
- Specialty pharmacy experience.
- Experience with biologics, specialty medications, or complex drug therapies.
- Working knowledge of Kroll Pharmacy Management Software.
- Experience supporting medication reimbursement, patient support programs, or drug access programs.
- Previous experience in a regulated healthcare environment.
- Bilingualism (English/French) or additional language capabilities.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and patient advocacy skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional healthcare teams.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Primarily office-based and pharmacy environment.
- Regular use of computer systems, pharmacy technology platforms, and telephone communication.
- May require standing for extended periods while performing dispensing and verification activities.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at Mc Kesson 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 Mc Kesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.
- Our Base Pay Range for this position
- $99,100 - $132,100
- Mc Kesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Mc Kesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.
For additional information on Mc Kesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Mc Kesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@Mc Kesson. com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson. ca.
Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
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Pharmacist in Mississauga employer: McKesson
McKesson is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where innovation thrives. As a leader in the healthcare sector, we provide our team with meaningful opportunities to impact data governance while ensuring compliance and quality. Located in a collaborative environment, employees benefit from comprehensive support and resources to excel in their roles and contribute to our mission of improving health outcomes.
