The pharmacist will be responsible for the accurate dispensing of specialty medications, providing clinical expertise, and conducting patient counseling. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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McKesson Canada is seeking a Registered Staff Pharmacist to join our growing Specialty Pharmacy team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate dispensing of specialty medications, providing clinical expertise and patient counseling, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with all provincial regulatory requirements and company policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed pharmacist who is passionate about patient care, specialty pharmaceuticals, and working within a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment. What You'll Do Accurately review, verify, prepare, and dispense prescriptions. Provide patient counseling, medication education, and follow-up as required. Collaborate with physicians, clinics, nurses, drug plans, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes. Adapt, renew, and initiate prescriptions in accordance with provincial regulations and scope of practice. Provide medication and drug information to patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Support specialty medication management, including biologics and complex therapies. Supervise and provide oversight to pharmacy assistants, technicians, and support staff. Ensure prescription pricing, reimbursement, and payment processes are completed accurately. Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, privacy requirements, and McKesson policies. Complete adverse event (AE) and product quality complaint (PQC) reporting as required. Monitor cold-chain requirements and temperature logs to ensure medication integrity. Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and required training programs. Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and industry partners. Basic Requirements Bachelor of Pharmacy (BScPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the applicable Provincial College of Pharmacists. Professional Liability Insurance. Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacist in a retail, hospital, specialty, or community pharmacy setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience dispensing, verifying, and counseling patients on prescription medications. Working knowledge of pharmacy regulations, standards of practice, and medication management processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities. Preferred Skills & Experience Specialty pharmacy experience. Experience with biologics, specialty medications, or complex drug therapies. Working knowledge of Kroll Pharmacy Management Software. Experience supporting medication reimbursement, patient support programs, or drug access programs. Previous experience in a regulated healthcare environment. Bilingualism (English/French) or additional language capabilities. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and patient advocacy skills. Experience working with cross-functional healthcare teams. Work Environment & Schedule Full-time position. Primarily office-based and pharmacy environment. Regular use of computer systems, pharmacy technology platforms, and telephone communication. May require standing for extended periods while performing dispensing and verification activities. 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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $99,100 - $132,100 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be a licensed pharmacist in good standing. A minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy setting and strong communication skills are required.
Market context
In Ontario, pharmacy technician roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community pharmacies, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for OCP licensure, CCAPP-accredited training, and strong pharmaceutical arithmetic and terminology skills, along with interpersonal ability for patient-facing teamwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure details and prepare examples of accurate dispensing support and communication.