Clinical Pharmacist

McKesson; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Biologics by McKesson in Shepherdsville, KY, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our onsite team Monday through Friday, 9am–6pm, working with complex therapies and advanced clinical support.

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will conduct pharmacotherapy reviews, counsel patients, coordinate care with clinicians, supervise pharmacy staff, and ensure safe, compliant operations and outstanding patient service.

Base pay range listed is $51.38–$85.64 per hour, with eligibility for a 5% MIP bonus.

Qualifications

• PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Kentucky.
• Minimum 4+ years of post-graduate pharmacist experience.
• Multistate licensure or willingness to obtain additional state licenses.
• Shift – onsite at the Shepherdsville, KY, Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive pharmacotherapy reviews for each patient.
• Counsels patients on new drug therapy and adherence.
• Coordinates patient care with referring clinicians and caregivers.
• Ensures safe, compliant pharmacy operations and patient safety.
• Verifies accuracy of prescriptions and supports pharmacy claims.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians and maintains quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Patient care

Education

PharmD

Active KY pharmacist license

Multistate licensure

4+ years post-graduate experience

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.

Clinical Pharmacist

Biologics by McKesson, Shepherdsville, KY (Onsite, Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm)

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most!

At Biologics by McKesson, our mission is simple but powerful: simplify access to specialty medications and deliver personalized care that helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes – one patient, one partner, one therapy at a time.

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll play a critical role at the intersection of clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and pharmacy operations. This is more than dispensing medication — it’s about driving safety and quality, and supporting patients through some of the most complex therapies available today.

The Clinical Pharmacist serves as the clinical and operational tram player for an assigned patient care team. You will ensure safe, complaint, and compassionate pharmacy operations while acting as a trusted clinical resource for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and internal partners. And most importantly, you’ll ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Shift – onsite at the Shepherdsville, KY, Monday through Friday 9-6pm. No evenings or weekends.

Target comp: $60-$65 per hour with eligibility for a 5% MIP bonus.

What You’ll Do

Clinical – Patient Care

• Conducts a comprehensive clinical review of pharmacotherapy for each patient including drug utilization, counseling, compliance, drug interaction screening, side effect profiling and drug administration support to ensure the patient’s treatment plan is in line with evidence-based recommendations.
• Documents results of pharmacotherapy review in patient chart so that the nursing team performing follow-up assessments are aware and educated.
• Counsels patients on new drug therapy in accordance with clinical management models so that patients are educated on the specifics of their planned treatment.
• Completes REMS training and follows program SOPs accordingly.
• Coordinates patient care with the referring clinician, including but not limited to, social, psychological and physical needs that warrant customized services by Biologics, Inc. (i.e. pre-filled syringes, color coded labeling for medication identification, etc.) and documenting these services in their progress note so that the fulfillment and distribution teams are aware of additional materials to add.
• Serves as a Liaison between patients, caregivers, home health agency nurses, hospice nurses, and the prescribing physician/clinician for orders related to the services provided by Biologics, Inc. to ensure all stakeholders receive outrageous customer service.
• Provides subcutaneous teaching support for patients and caregivers. If necessary, coordinates adequate nursing services with the prescribing clinician.
• Provides on-call coverage at direction of Pharmacist-in-Charge so that patient's needs are met outside of operational hours.
• Processes prescriptions accurately and timely so that subsequent groups.
• Verifies the discontinuation of service for each patient by assigning the appropriate therapy outcome and deactivates the patient’s chart, prescriptions and software profile as appropriate so that the Patient Support group is informed to discontinue future refills.
• Implements clinical management models for products and disease states.
• Primary intake for all new team referrals initiated by telephone.
• Committed to "outrageous customer service" as defined by Biologics' internal policies.
• Understands the importance of relationship building with patients and clinicians and works to foster such relationships.

Operations

• Strict adherence to company policy as it relates to all government funded payers, specifically Medicaid and Medicare.
• Dispenses all medication pursuant to a physician’s order and in accordance with all state, federal and board of pharmacy laws.
• Compliant with all company policies specifically as they relate to pharmacy operations.
• Adheres to the federal and state laws regarding the purchase and dispensing of controlled substances.
• Verifies accuracy of prescription order entry so that errors or discrepancies are corrected early in the workflow, making the process more efficient for other groups.
• Verifies accuracy and quality assurance check of final prescription product dispensed.Assist pharmacy technicians in adjudication of pharmacy claims to ensure accurate payment is communicated and collected.
• Monitors hazardous waste material management within the pharmacy.
• Understands and supervises the aseptic technique of pharmacy personnel.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians.
• Utilizes patient education materials effectively.
• Perform intake of and ensure appropriate reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints as applicable and in accordance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Oversees Cell and Gene dispensing processes and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations as well as manufacturer requirements.

Professional

• Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws.
• Supports professional development goals of staff within the assigned patient care team.
• Maintains an attitude of constant learning and ensures self-education within the pharmacy arena.
• Attends conferences with Peers and reports on topics discussed at staff meetings.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Kentucky.
• Minimum 4+ years of post-graduate pharmacist experience.
• Multistate licensure or willingness to obtain additional state licenses (including TX, NC, MA, VA, and others).
• Shift – onsite at the Shepherdsville, KY, Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. No evenings or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specialty pharmacy, complex therapies, or patient care management.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy law, compliance, and specialty pharmacy workflows.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Why Join Biologics by McKesson?

• Purpose-driven work supporting patients facing serious and complex conditions.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly specialized clinical teams.
• Exposure to cutting-edge therapies, including cell and gene treatments.
• A culture that values learning, collaboration, and compassionate care.
• Stability and growth opportunities within McKesson, a Fortune 10 healthcare leader

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$51.38 - $85.64

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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