Pharmacy Technician - Float

CoxHealth; United States; 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 is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Float Pool in Springfield, MO. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will prepare and distribute medications, maintain accurate drug inventories, and support patient care workflows across departments.

Ideal candidates have high school diploma or equivalent, Missouri certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be certified as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Registered with Missouri State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and patient records.
• Direct customer and patient interactions.
• Work under supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Fast-paced Environment

Direct Patient Interaction

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1660 Pharmacy Float Pool Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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 Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week).

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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

• Must be certified as a Pharmacy Technician through a nationally accredited Pharmacy organization.
• 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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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

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.

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.

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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.