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Pharmacy Summer Intern: Job Summary
This internship will provide exposure to all areas of pharmacy operations including interactions with pharmacists and technicians regarding utilization of tools, resources and solutions provided to member pharmacies while working on projects designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance customer experience to pharmacy education development and delivery.
Intern Program Details:
· Paid Internship
· Full time / 10 weeks
· Position will be based out of our Irving, TX location
· The internship program provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching
· Experiential learning and training provided by exposure to subject matter experts
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in data analysis efforts to evaluate current processes and procedures for opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual intervention and implement technology solutions where appropriate
- Support process improvement initiatives across various functional groups within Specialty Pharmacy Operations
- Provide assistance to cross-functional teams as needed for special projects
- Work with members of the support team to solve customer problems
- Attend team meetings to stay abreast of key initiatives and learn from subject matter experts
- Learn and apply industry best practices in analyzing data sets to drive actionable insights
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a healthcare degree program (pharmacy or other health care major) at an accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment
- Experience using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership roles in student organizations preferred
- Texas intern or pharmacy technician registration preferred
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry upon graduation
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
$17.33 – $28.88
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