Pays $60 – $65 per hour$10k below the Pharmacist market median of ~$146k (261 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 7,239 in this specialty)

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Mc Kesson
Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

No evenings. No weekends. $60-65/hr. Onsite in Shepherdsville, KY. Monday-Friday 9-6.

Join Mc Kesson as a Clinical Pharmacist in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Documents results of pharmacotherapy review in patient chart so that the nursing team performing follow-up assessments are aware and educated.
  • Counsels patients on new drug therapy in accordance with clinical management models so that patients are educated on the specifics of their planned treatment.
  • Completes REMS training and follows program SOPs accordingly.

Requirements

  • Professional Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws.
  • Supports professional development goals of staff within the assigned patient care team.
  • Maintains an attitude of constant learning and ensures self-education within the pharmacy arena.
  • Attends conferences with Peers and reports on topics discussed at staff meetings.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 – $65 per hour.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Mc Kesson in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a PharmD from an accredited school and an active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Kentucky. Candidates must have at least 4 years of post-graduate experience and a willingness to obtain multistate licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacotherapy ReviewPatient CounselingREMS TrainingPharmacy OperationsDrug Utilization ReviewAseptic TechniqueSpecialty PharmacyClinical Management ModelsPrescription VerificationPatient AdvocacyRegulatory ComplianceHazardous Waste Management

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

In Kentucky, Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$120k across 306 listings, vs ~$138k nationally (17,961 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist at Mc Kesson a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,239 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 261 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Mc Kesson

Hospitals and Health Care
St-Laurent, Qc
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
5% MIP Bonus