Medication History Technician

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Medication History Technician to independently obtain, review, and verify a patient’s home medication list for patients admitted from the Emergency Department. You will interview patients and families, verify medications against pharmacy records, and document changes for reconciliation monitoring by the inpatient pharmacy team.

A High School Diploma is required; an Associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in pharmacy setting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify the patient’s home medication list for patients admitted from the Emergency Department.
• Review and document medications with the patient/family; clarify as needed.
• Maintain records of all work done for medication reconciliation performance monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interview patients

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1080 Inpatient Pharmacy South

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 7pm - 7am, 7on/7off

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Organization 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:

Honors

• 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)

Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The purpose of the Medication History Technician is to independently obtain, review, clarify, document and verify with the patient and/or family, their home/current medication list for patients that will be admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department.

The Medication History Technician will utilize the patient’s pharmacy, family, caregiver, or prior office records if needed to further investigate and verify medications on, to be added or to be removed from the home/current medication list.

The technician will keep records of all work done for medication reconciliation performance monitoring.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate degree in a Related Field

Experience

• 1-2 Years Retail or hospital pharmacy experience

Skills

• Interpersonal skills. Ability to interview patients and interact with healthcare professionals.

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.
• Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician must be obtained within 6 months 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.

Community & Culture

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.

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.