Pharmacy Technician – First Shift | McKesson

Job Description

Company: McKesson

Position: Pharmacy Technician – First Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States

Workplace: On-site

Schedule: First Shift | Monday–Friday | 10 Hours

Job ID: JR0147125

Department: Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

Salary: USD $18.95 per hour

McKesson is seeking a Pharmacy Technician – First Shift to support high-volume, automated prescription fulfillment operations in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This role is responsible for preparing, packaging, and distributing medications while maintaining prescription accuracy, regulatory compliance, and patient safety within a centralized pharmacy environment.

About McKesson

McKesson is a Fortune 10 healthcare company dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability. The company provides healthcare insights, products, and services that support patients, communities, and healthcare organizations nationwide.

McKesson promotes a culture of growth, innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact where employees contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

Position Overview

The Pharmacy Technician supports McKesson’s central fill pharmacy operations by using advanced pharmacy automation systems and barcode-driven technology to fulfill prescriptions accurately and efficiently. The role plays a critical part in maintaining medication quality, compliance, workflow efficiency, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Prescription Fulfillment Operations

• Prepare, package, and distribute prescription medications using automated pharmacy systems.
• Accurately fill and verify prescriptions according to pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stock automated dispensing cells and manage inventory using barcode scanning technology.
• Support daily prescription fulfillment and production goals.

Quality, Compliance & Patient Safety

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, pharmacy laws, and internal safety procedures.
• Monitor prescription accuracy to support patient safety and quality standards.
• Follow established pharmacy workflows and operational protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and process adherence.

Team Collaboration & Workflow Support

• Collaborate with pharmacy team members to maintain efficient workflow.
• Support timely order processing and delivery.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, production-focused healthcare environment.
• Assist with inventory and fulfillment activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or Indiana Pharmacy Technician In-Training License.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in pharmacy, healthcare operations, or a related regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.
• One (1) or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in retail, central fill, mail order, or hospital pharmacy.
• Experience working with automated, high-volume pharmacy or healthcare logistics environments.
• Strong computer skills, including pharmacy systems or inventory management software.
• Experience with barcode scanning, order fulfillment, or warehouse operations.

Core Skills

• Prescription Processing
• Pharmacy Operations
• Medication Fulfillment
• Healthcare Compliance
• HIPAA Compliance
• Inventory Management
• Barcode Scanning Technology
• Pharmacy Automation Systems
• Quality Assurance
• Patient Safety
• Order Fulfillment
• Healthcare Operations
• Attention to Detail
• Computer Systems
• Team Collaboration

Shift Schedule

• First Shift: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Additional Schedule: Every 3rd Saturday, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM
• Pay Rate: USD $18.95 per hour

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based in a centralized pharmacy fulfillment facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The role requires working in a fast-paced healthcare production environment with physical activities including standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 30 pounds, bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive motions.

Benefits & Rewards

McKesson provides a competitive compensation package as part of its Total Rewards program. Compensation is determined based on performance, experience, skills, equity, market evaluations, and geographic factors. Additional benefits and compensation opportunities may be available based on eligibility.

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.