Pharmacy Support Associate (Part Time $18/hr + $1.00 Shift Dif) (Evergreen)

Pharmacy Support Associate (Part Time $18/hr + $1.00 Shift Dif) (Evergreen)

Cheektowaga, New York

Job ID JR0145169

Category Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

Post Date Mar. 31, 2026

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 Description

Work Schedule : 4-day work week

Sunday and Fridays are mandatory 2pm-10:30pm.

The other 2 remaining shifts will be based on business need.

Job Duties / Requirements

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Retrieve and process Unit of Use and Bulk items

• Read computer generated screens to find indicated medication on labeled shelves, verify size and strength of the product before filling order

• Replenish medication in automated cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product.

• Basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescription.

• Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product for replenishment.

• Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues

• Maintain focus and acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks with absolute accuracy.

• Maintains the pharmacy floor in a clean and orderly condition.

• Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.

• Processes orders for shipping including folding/packing paperwork and attaching shipping label.

• Ability to fill, pack and ship prescriptions with 100% accuracy and efficiency using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and McKesson supported hardware and software.

• Also responsible for housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

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

• Mandatory overtime required based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED or equivalent experience

• Able to lift up to 30lbs. Able to select and lift objects from shelves and carry to order filling line. Able to consistently carry 20 – 30 lbs. of merchandise.

• Standing/walking continuously during the shift (8+hours per day)

• Requires bending, twisting, reaching, grasping and pinching.

• Basic math, reading and writing skills required.

• Visual acuity to read computer screens, handheld scanners and labels

Additional Qualifications/Job Information

• Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and professional standards

• Good computer skills

• Warehouse experience a plus

• Exhibit customer service to all team members and strong interpersonal skills in a constantly changing production environment.

• Pharmacy Tech degree (not required in NYS)

• Excellent attention to detail

• Quality focused

• Climate controlled environment

• Positive Attitude – handles adversity and ambiguity well

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. 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,

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