Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and keeping patient records. The role works under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and emphasizes accuracy and compassionate service.

This position is based at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, with a varied, rotating shift and 20 hours per week. Required education and Missouri licensure steps are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be certified as a Pharmacy Technician through a nationally accredited organization.
• Registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or application in process within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory.
• Maintain patient records.
• Interact with patients to ensure quality service.
• Work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Age 18+

Job description

Facility

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

Department

Department: 1638 Retail Pharmacy Turner

Working Hours & Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 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

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match (20+ hrs/week).

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match

Job Description

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians present completed medications to the pharmacist for verification, routinely interact with patients to ensure quality service and other job duties where applicable.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age

Experience

• No Experience Required
• As required by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for Certification Exam

Skills

• Good verbal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Direct customer and patient interactions
• Exhibit problem-solving and organizational skill

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
• Required: Registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician OR application completed upon hire and obtained within 90 days of hire

OUR MISSION: To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION: To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES: Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our mission, vision and values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.