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.

As a Pharmacist on our team, you’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services in a high‑volume automated central fill and/or digital pharmacy environment. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence will ensure patients and partners receive the highest quality care. From verifying prescriptions to collaborating with cross‑functional teams and supporting staff, your work will help improve health outcomes every day.

Schedule: Varies by site; may include evenings, weekends, or holiday rotation
 

Specifically, we need you to:

Prescription Accuracy & Quality Assurance

• Perform the Final Quality Assurance check on prescriptions processed through central fill automation, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and regulatory compliance prior to release.

• Oversee day‑to‑day prescription processes, resolving issues to support timely medication delivery.

• Monitor automation systems, workflows, and production to maintain consistent and efficient output.

Operational Support

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and secure pharmacy environment.

• Prioritize and complete daily operational tasks, including workflow oversight, production monitoring, inventory management, and cycle counts.

• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives designed to optimize pharmacy operations and elevate service quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in pharmacy operations for internal departments.

• Partner with internal and external vendors to support system updates, software improvements, and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with supervisors and the Pharmacist in Charge to meet all safety, quality, and compliance standards.

• Support compliance packaging processes and ensure accurate application of specialized patient‑specific labeling (Braille, large‑print, audible labels), ensuring accessibility and regulatory compliance.

Customer & Stakeholder Support

• Provide timely, accurate, and friendly support to patients, providers, and partners.

• Assist with call triage and issue resolution as needed.

Leadership & Staff Supervision

• Assist in supervising pharmacy technicians and support staff in alignment with company policies and state regulations.

• Provide coaching, training, task delegation, and performance feedback when applicable.

• Assume operational responsibility during the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist in Charge.

Compliance & Regulations

• Follow all federal and state pharmacy laws, regulations, professional standards, and internal policies.

• Support licensing activities, quality assurance processes, controlled substance management, and operational documentation.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution.

Licensure

• Active pharmacist license in good standing in New Jersey (NJ) at time of hire is required.

• Ability to obtain additional state licensure as required.

Critical Requirements

• Strong clinical judgment and exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, high‑volume environment.

• Empathetic, patient-focused, and collaborative.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with diverse teams.

• Willingness to work variable hours based on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role includes assisting with oversight of pharmacy technicians and support staff, including onboarding, training, performance coaching, task delegation, recognition, and ensuring complia