McKesson
healthcare
PharmacyAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Pharmacy Assistant at McKesson. Skills: process management, inventory accuracy, customer service. Receive POs in a timely manner. Accurately put product in bin location”
Industry & Context.
Research discrepancies; Initiate proper resolution; Help Finance research and rectify out of sync variances
Able to select, lift and carry objects ( up to 20 – 25 lbs), Operate pallet jack, hand truck or dolly, Box cutter cut cases of product, Extensive walking and standing (8+ hours/day), Requires bending, twisting, reaching and grasping, Use of step ladder to reach product
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Pharmacy Assistant License required
Nice to Have
Warehouse experience a plus, RF Scanner experience preferred, High School Diploma or GED preferred
What You'll Do.
Receive POs in a timely manner
Accurately put product in bin location
Unload and break down pallets
Pre-sortation of totes
Verify all NDCs against POs
Meet production standards
Reconcile overages/shortages
Maintain detailed records of received product
Verify paperwork with total totes
Unload product from truck
Separate product by lot numbers
Separate product by expiration dates
Verify NDC and Qty of each item
Research discrepancies
Initiate proper resolution
File and maintain DC receipts
File and maintain Purchase Order paperwork
Use handheld scanner application
Scan incoming product
Receive incoming product
Reconcile incoming product
Assist with annual physical inventory
Log and report total put away lines per hour
Log and report total items received
Perform monthly date check sweeps
Report damaged product
Maintain a safe workspace
Maintain proper protocols
Assign bin location of new product
Assist Finance with out of sync variances
Assist with product recalls
Assist with product quarantines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with internal team members
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Full 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. **Job Summary** The Pharmacy Assistant plays an integral role in the success of pharmacy operations. Receiving PO’s in a timely manner and accurately putting product in the correct bin location ensures patient safety, inventory accuracy and exceptional customer service. The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for unloading and break down of pallets, pre-sortation of totes and verifying all NDC’s against PO’s while meeting production standards. Reconciliation of overages/shortages and proper reporting is a daily task. Under the general supervision of the Inventory Supervisor, the Inventory Clerk maintains detailed records of received product. **Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions** * Verifies paperwork with total # of totes from DC * Unloads product from truck * Separates product by lot numbers and expiration dates * Verification of NDC and Qty of each item and reconciles against PO * Researches discrepancies and initiates proper resolution * Proper filing and maintenance of all DC receipts and Purchase Order paperwork * Use of handheld scanner application to scan, receive and reconcile incoming product, keying in quantities * Assists with annual physical inventory * Good mathematical reasoning: count, calculate pack size * Log and report total put away lines per hour, total items received * Performs monthly date check sweeps for short dated and expired product *
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