Specialty Pharmacy Intern

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.

Program Overview

McKesson’s Intern program is a minimum of 12 weeks long and is designed to provide:

• A real-life working environment
• A solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employment
• A cohort experience with other interns
• Consistent senior leadership exposure and learning experiences

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment
• Self-starter that brings both interpersonal skills and the ability to identify and solve problems
• Passion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers’ success

Work Term: Summer 2025

Duration: 4 month term starting May 2025
Location: Calgary Pharmacy 11091-48 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 1G8

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Specialty Pharmacy Intern to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing and supporting patient care activities, ensuring smooth coordination of prescriptions and medical supplies, and participating in various projects and initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialty pharmacy setting and contribute to the digital transformation within our business unit.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care Activities:

• Manage compliance calls to ensure patients adhere to their medication schedules.
• Counsel patients on their prescriptions in accordance with the scope of practice for interns as defined by the Provincial College's rules and regulations.

Coordination of Prescriptions and Supplies:

• Ensure timely and accurate coordination of prescriptions and medical supplies for delivery to patients' homes, medical clinics, or infusion clinics as required.

Payor Models and Pricing:

• Gain a thorough understanding of payor models and pricing of pharmacy services within the applicable province of practice.

Projects and Initiatives:

• Take on and contribute to various projects and initiatives related to pharmacy services, pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, and digital transformation within the business unit.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmaD) or a relevant program
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with payor models and pricing strategies is an asset
• Proficiency in digital tools and a keen interest in digital transformation initiatives

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

$17.90 - $29.03

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information.