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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.\nWhat 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.\nJob Summary\nThe registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacists in properly dispensing and checking medications to patients and performs technical duties as set forth by the applicable College of Pharmacists.\nSpecific Responsibilities\nProvide exemplary customer service that meets the standards of McKesson Canada.\nSign technical aspects of prescriptions as per the approved guidelines set forth by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.\nReceive verbal prescriptions as per the approved guidelines set forth by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.\nTake on additional duties and responsibilities as per the approved guidelines set by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.\nBilling prescriptions through pharmacy software ensuring all required documentation is adequate and appropriate including (but not limited to) accounts receivables, dosage and dosing intervals, third party billing restrictions, scheduled appointment dates, clinic locations, copayment management, coordination of benefits, assignment of benefits.\nUnderstanding, recognizing, resolving third party billing issues.\nManaging site calendars, appointment changes, dispensing and shipping schedules.\nAdherence to all relevant guidelines including the established Standard Operating Procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements.\nAccurately preparing medications to ensure arrival to the appropriate destination on time\nInventory management and reconciliation.\nPatient follow-up calls for outstanding accounts (ensuring that all medical questions are referred to a pharmacist).\nMonitoring of site temperatures when available and reporting any variances directly to the operations manager.\nEffectively communicate with both external and internal contacts.\nDeveloping and maintaining professional relationships with health care professionals, reimbursement coordinators, infusion coordinators, provincial ministries of health and private payers.\nAccurate data entry into various systems.\nValidated aseptic training an asset.\nOther duties as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.\nGeneral Responsibilities\nPerform all technical duties involved in successful dispensing medications, document and take responsibility for all activities as set forth for the registered pharmacy technician.\nMinimum Qualifications\nCollege Pharmacy Technician Diploma.\nCollege of Pharmacists Pharmacy Technician Registration.\nMinimum 1-2 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a retail pharmacy setting.\nKey Competencies\nExperience within the setting of retail pharmacy practice in the province of Ontario including an understanding of biologics and specialty medications and third-party billing issues.\nThis position requires a significant degree of self-starting and independence.\nWe 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.\nOur Base Pay Range for this position\n$56,400 - $75,200McKesson 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:\nMcKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.\nMcKesson 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.\nMcKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.\nMcKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nMcKesson 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.\nMcKesson 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)  or (Canada) . 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