McKesson
healthcare
PharmacySupportAssociate
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“Pharmacy Support Associate at McKesson. Skills: Pharmacy, Fulfillment, Operations. Fill prescription vials. Pick medications”
What You'll Achieve.
Patient safety; Accuracy
Industry & Context.
Standing, Walking, Repetitive motion
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 1+ years of related experience, Basic math skills, Basic reading skills, Basic writing skills, Visual ability to read screens, Visual ability to read labels, Visual ability to read scanners
Nice to Have
Experience in pharmacy, Experience in healthcare, Experience in warehouse, Experience in fulfillment roles, Exposure to pharmacy technician work, Exposure to medication handling work, Comfort using computers, Comfort using scanners, Comfort using inventory systems, Attention to detail, Attention to quality, Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Do.
Fill prescription vials
Replenish automated medication cells
Use handheld scanners
Perform basic counting
Perform basic calculations
Follow HIPAA guidelines
Follow pharmacy safety standards
Keep work area organized
Keep work area compliant
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. The **Pharmacy Support Associate** helps prepare and ship prescription orders in a fast‑paced pharmacy fulfillment center. This role is hands‑on and detail‑driven, supporting patient safety and accuracy while working with automated systems. It’s a great fit for candidates interested in **pharmacy technician support, healthcare operations, or fulfillment work**. Our Cheektowaga location is located just outside of Buffalo, New York. **What You Will Do** * Fill prescription vials with tablets and capsules using system instructions * Pick and verify medications by name, strength, and quantity * Replenish automated medication cells with bulk product * Use handheld scanners to track inventory and orders * Perform basic counting and calculations for prescriptions * Pack and label orders for shipment * Follow SOPs, HIPAA guidelines, and pharmacy safety standards * Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant * Identify issues and escalate concerns when needed **Basic Requirements** * Minimum Education & Typical Experience or Equivalent Combination: Typically requires 1+ years of related experience * Basic math, reading, and writing skills * Visual ability to read screens, labels, and scanners **Preferred Skills / Experience** * Experience in pharmacy, healthcare, warehouse, or fulfillment roles * Exposure to pharmacy technician or medication handling work * Comfort u
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