COOP Intern

McKesson; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Canada is seeking a Pharm.D. Student Intern to support the specialty pharmacy team with patient care and medication management for patients with complex conditions.

Working under licensed pharmacists, the intern gains hands-on experience in specialty pharmacy operations, patient support, clinical services, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As an intern, you will assist with medication reviews, patient education, access and reimbursement processes, and documentation, while

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program.
• Registered as a student pharmacist or pharmacy intern in accordance with provincial regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in specialty pharmacy, clinical care, and patient support services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication reviews, therapy monitoring, and patient follow-up activities.
• Participate in patient education and counseling related to specialty medications, including administration, adherence, storage, and side effect management.
• Support the coordination of medication access, reimbursement, prior authorizations, and patient assistance programs.
• Review patient profiles and clinical documentation to identify opportunities for intervention and optimization of therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, clinics, insurers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to support patient care plans.
• Conduct drug information research and provide evidence-based clinical information to the pharmacy team.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, patient care projects, and pharmacy operations activities.
• Participate in specialty medication dispensing processes while ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Document patient interactions and pharmacy interventions accurately and professionally within pharmacy systems.
• Contribute to a patient-centered environment focused on building trust, improving outcomes, and enhancing the patient experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interest in specialty pharmacy

Education

Pharm.D. program enrollment

Registration as student pharmacist

Job description

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.

Pharm.D. Student Intern (Specialty Pharmacy)

The Pharm.D. Student Intern supports the specialty pharmacy team in delivering exceptional patient care and medication management services for patients with complex and chronic health conditions. Working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, the intern gains hands-on experience in specialty pharmacy operations, patient support, clinical services, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication reviews, therapy monitoring, and patient follow-up activities.
• Participate in patient education and counseling related to specialty medications, including administration, adherence, storage, and side effect management.
• Support the coordination of medication access, reimbursement, prior authorizations, and patient assistance programs.
• Review patient profiles and clinical documentation to identify opportunities for intervention and optimization of therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, clinics, insurers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to support patient care plans.
• Conduct drug information research and provide evidence-based clinical information to the pharmacy team.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, patient care projects, and pharmacy operations activities.
• Participate in specialty medication dispensing processes while ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Document patient interactions and pharmacy interventions accurately and professionally within pharmacy systems.
• Contribute to a patient-centered environment focused on building trust, improving outcomes, and enhancing the patient experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program.
• Registered as a student pharmacist or pharmacy intern in accordance with provincial regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in specialty pharmacy, clinical care, and patient support services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to specialty disease states such as oncology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and rare diseases.
• Experience navigating reimbursement and medication access processes.
• Development of patient counseling, clinical assessment, and interprofessional collaboration skills.
• Participation in initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and specialty pharmacy services.

Summary Statement

The Pharm.D. Student Intern plays an important role in supporting specialty pharmacy services while developing the clinical, operational, and patient care skills necessary for a future career as a pharmacist. Through direct patient interactions and collaboration with the healthcare team, the intern helps ensure patients receive timely access to and support for their specialty medications.

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$0.01 - $0.01

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson 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 McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal 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) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail].

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