Pharmacy Assistant (6 Month Contract)

McKesson’s Corporate; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, inventory management, and patient communications. You will work closely with pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate dispensing and optimal patient experience in a Mississauga location.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and timely shipping, with onsite work Monday to Friday in our Mississauga pharmacy. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with computer systems and learning new software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service via phone and email with patients, healthcare professionals, and internal teams.
• Create and maintain patient profiles in pharmacy systems, including Kroll.
• Process prescriptions and support medication dispensing activities under pharmacist supervision.
• Coordinate patient appointments, refill requests, and medication shipment schedules.
• Process third-party billing and assist in resolving reimbursement and adjudication issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to prescriptions, benefits coordination, copayments, and reimbursement activities.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kroll

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support pharmacy operations through prescription processing, medication dispensing support, inventory management, shipping and receiving, patient communications, and administrative activities. Working closely with pharmacists and pharmacy team members, you will play an important role in ensuring patients receive medications accurately, safely, and on time while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide excellent customer service through phone and email interactions with patients, healthcare professionals, and internal teams.
• Create and maintain patient profiles in pharmacy systems, including Kroll.
• Process prescriptions and support medication dispensing activities under pharmacist supervision.
• Coordinate patient appointments, refill requests, and medication shipment schedules.
• Process third-party billing and assist in resolving reimbursement and adjudication issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to prescriptions, benefits coordination, copayments, and reimbursement activities.
• Conduct patient follow-up regarding refills, outstanding documentation, and shipment scheduling.
• Escalate all clinical and medication-related questions to a pharmacist.
• Package medications according to established guidelines and shipping requirements.
• Perform shipping, receiving, labeling, packing, and tracking activities for pharmaceutical products.
• Verify outgoing shipments for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate courier pickups and deliveries and complete required shipping documentation.
• Receive inventory, reconcile orders, and report discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory organization and monitor pharmacy supplies.
• Follow all company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), privacy requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with computer systems and learning new software applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in a pharmacy, healthcare, medical office, call centre, warehouse, or customer service environment.
• Experience with prescription processing, pharmacy billing, or reimbursement support.
• Experience using Kroll or other pharmacy management software.
• Understanding of third-party insurance billing and coordination of benefits.
• Post-secondary education in healthcare, pharmacy, science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in specialty pharmacy or patient support programs.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an onsite position operating Monday through Friday at our Mississauga pharmacy location: 6655 Airport Road, Unit B, Mississauga, ON.

Primarily based in a pharmacy and warehouse environment supporting dispensing, shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.

Frequent use of computers, telephones, pharmacy management systems, and shipping platforms.

Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving inventory throughout the workday.

Ability to lift and move up to 22 lbs independently and heavier loads with team assistance when required.

Ability to work in multi-temperature environments where applicable.

Ability to perform shipping, receiving, packaging, inventory management, and order fulfillment activities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Our Base Pay Range for this position $38,000 - $50,600
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.