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Pharmacy Assistant

Everett, Washington Job ID JR0146678 Category Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Post Date May. 06, 2026
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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

  • Complies with all appropriate policies including DSCSA

  • Rotation of product, attention to detail reporting damaged product

  • Maintain a safe and efficient workspace and proper protocols for maintaining a safe working area.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Systematic setup and bin location assignment of new product

  • Help Finance research and rectify out of sync variances as it relates to PO’s adjustments

  • Assistance with product recalls and quarantines

  • Pack, sort and ship prescriptions when production needs demand

  • Adheres to and promotes the Company’s Shared ICARE principles

  • Follows federal and state laws regarding HIPAA and PHI.

Qualifications for the Position

Education/Training

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred

  • Pharmacy Assistant License required

Business Experience

  • Warehouse experience a plus

  • Basic computer skills

  • RF Scanner experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

  • Able to read computer generated screens

  • Good communication skills

  • Good mathematical skills

  • Strong organizational skills; keen attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

  • Excellent customer service skills demonstrated to internal team members

  • Perform continuous and repetitive work

Working Conditions

Environment (e.g., office, manufacturing, warehouse)

  • General office and warehouse environment

Physical Requirements (e.g., lifting, standing for extended periods, climbing)

  • 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.

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    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

    $20.11 - $33.51

    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:

    McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


    McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

    McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

    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) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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    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:

    • McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
    • McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
    • McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

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