Ambulatory Pharmacist

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

PTO (up to 80 hours front-loaded)

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a pharmacist to provide clinical services to ambulatory care patients, focusing on outpatient areas. The role requires independence, strong communication, and alignment with CoxHealth mission and policies.

Education includes a PharmD or ACPE-accredited degree with residency experience; licensure in Missouri or eligible is required. The team collaborates across disciplines in a day-shift, 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Required: MO Pharmacist license or eligible for licensure.
• Required: MTM/MTS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Required: BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: PharmD with ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency.
• Preferred: Second-year specialty residency in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to ambulatory care patients.
• Focus on outpatient care areas and participate in special projects.
• Demonstrate maturity, independence, initiative, and strong communication.
• Adhere to CoxHealth policies and procedures.

Skills

Direct patient care

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Ambulatory care residency (ASHP)

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1382 Ctr for Health Improvement SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please see CoxHealth Benefits page.

Job Description

This pharmacist position is responsible for patient care activities including clinical pharmacy services to patients receiving ambulatory care services at CoxHealth. The practice location will be focused on outpatient care areas. Additional responsibilities and teaching experiences will vary based on the position outline below as well as involvement in special projects. The individual must display maturity, independence, initiative, and strong communication skills. In addition, individuals will exemplify the CoxHealth mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with CoxHealth policies and procedures.

Education

• Required: Bachelors in Pharmacy - Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy
• Preferred: Doctorate of Pharmacy - Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 residency
• Preferred: Completion of a second-year specialty residency in ambulatory care.

Experience

• Preferred: 3 years of pharmacy experience in the ambulatory or community setting OR 1 year pharmacy residency

Skills

• Proficiency with direct patient care
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with other disciplines

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Missouri Pharmacist license or eligible for licensure.
• Required: MTM/MTS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Preferred: Certification in relevant area of practice within 4 years of starting the position
• Required: BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire