Automation Technician - Pharmacy

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Benefits (40+ hours)

Job summary

CoxHealth South Pharmacy, located at 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, seeks a Pharmacy Automation Technician for the 1080 Inpatient Pharmacy South. You will operate Robot-RX, Omnicell, and IV-related automation, manage databases, and oversee cart fill and packaging activities.

The role requires a Pharmacy Technician certification, 1-2 years of related experience, and strong verbal/written communication. Interstate workflow and varied shifts apply at this facility.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy automation competency evaluation required within 90 days of hire, then annually.
• Pharmacy technician certification through a nationally accredited organization is required.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate department automation systems (Robot-RX, Omnicell, narcotic vault, pre-packaging machines, CPM Carousel, IV Station).
• Manage Omnicell and Connect RX Databases and support daily cart fill and packaging operations.
• Perform controlled substance ordering, receiving, dispensing and record-keeping tasks.
• Provide supervision to technicians involved in daily operations and QA projects related to automation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Computer literacy (Excel/Word/PowerPt)

Education

Pharmacy automation competency evaluation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1080 Inpatient Pharmacy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Rotating (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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

The pharmacy automation technician has in depth working knowledge of department automation systems (Robot-RX, Omnicell, narcotic vault, pre-packaging machines, CPM Carousel, IV Station, etc) including hardware and software necessary to operate these systems. These technicians are also responsible for controlled substance ordering, receiving, dispensing and record keeping functions and quality assurance projects as related to automation or controlled substances. The automation technician will provide direction and assist with supervision of technicians involved in daily cart fill and packaging operations. This position ensures the completion of all robot and packager daily operational tasks. This position will manage the Omnicell and Connect RX Databases. This role may also have roles in the working operation of the IV robot as appropriate. Focused skill areas may vary as deemed necessary.

Education:

• Required: Pharmacy automation competency evaluation completed within 90 days of hire, then annually, to maintain baseline operations with pharmacy automation systems.
• Preferred:High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

• Required: 1-2 years related experience

Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Proficient in using computers and computer systems such as excel, word, and power point

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required: Must be certified as a Pharmacy Technician through a nationally accredited Pharmacy organization.
• Required: Registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or application in process upon hire and obtained within 90 days of hire