Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintain inventory, and document patient records under supervision. This role supports patient care in the inpatient pharmacy setting and requires strong communication and teamwork.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be certified as a Pharmacy Technician with Missouri registration or be in process within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• PTCB certification required or in progress within 90 days of hire.
• Missouri registration as Pharmacy Technician or application in process upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and patient records.
• Interact with patients to ensure quality service under pharmacist supervision.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Customer interaction

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)

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

1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Work Shift

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

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

• 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

Pharmacy Technician

Education

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

Experience

• No Experience Required

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• 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