IT Pharmacist

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking an IT Pharmacist to bridge pharmacy practice and information technology. This role focuses on implementing, managing, and supporting pharmacy information systems to optimize operations and patient safety.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, IT staff, and pharmacy personnel to ensure seamless tech integration into workflows, maintain regulatory compliance, and contribute to medication safety.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's in pharmacy, ACPE-accredited school.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy practice with focus on information systems/health informatics.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and pharmacy automation.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage and support pharmacy information systems to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and IT staff to integrate technology into pharmacy workflows and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Pharmacy information systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

ACPE-accredited program

Job description

Facility

West Campus (Chase): 303 E Republic Rd, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1703 IT Epic Implementation

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The IT Pharmacist is a specialized role at the intersection of pharmacy practice and information technology, responsible for leveraging technological solutions to optimize pharmacy operations and enhance patient care. This position involves collaborating with healthcare teams, IT professionals, and pharmacy staff to implement, manage, and support pharmacy information systems. The IT Pharmacist plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless integration of technology into pharmacy workflows, contributing to medication safety, regulatory compliance, and overall healthcare IT pharmacy technology configuration

Education

• Required: Bachelor's in pharmacy - Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy practice, with a focus on pharmacy information systems or health informatics. Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and pharmacy automation technologies.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication management processes.
• Proficiency in utilizing and managing pharmacy information systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues related to pharmacy technology.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to ensuring accuracy in medication-related data.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Registered with Missouri Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacist