Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications and maintaining patient records at Cox North in Springfield, MO. The role operates under supervision and follows regulatory and safety standards.

The position emphasizes accurate inventory management, effective patient communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting. Certification required or pursued within 90 days of hire, with a path to professional growth within CoxHealth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be certified as Pharmacy Technician or in process with Missouri Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and patient records.
• Interact with patients to ensure quality service where applicable.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Direct customer/patient interactions

Independent and team work

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving and organizational

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 18 years old

Job description

Facility

Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department

1008 Pharmacy North

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Varied Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Company Overview

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.

Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description

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 Job Description

Education

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

Experience

• No Experience Required

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

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

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About Us

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

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.

Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. 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.