Pharmacy Technician- Overnight

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Springfield, MO to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and patient records under supervision. 18+ and High School diploma required; must be certified and registered with MO State Board within 90 days of hire.

Night shift from 8:00 pm to 6:30 am, 40 hours weekly. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and retirement with employer match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician and MO State Board registration within 90 days of hire are required.
• Experience as per certification guidelines for Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

Independent and collaborative

Fast-paced work

Direct patient interaction

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

Department: 1080

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:00 pm to 6:30 am

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth 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.

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

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

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

Our Mission, Vision & Values

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.

Additional Information

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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.