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Summary

About Us

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 in Health Care by Newsweek .
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

The lead pharmacist serves as the team lead and Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for a designated pharmacy group, providing daily direction and support to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. They manage prescription orders/verify medication orders, monitor patient drug therapies, and offer drug information and patient education/counseling. The lead pharmacist also takes on additional responsibilities, including regulatory compliance and clinical initiatives, and may assume the pharmacy leader’s duties in their absence.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, patient-focused role. In addition, the individual will exemplify the CoxHealth mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with CoxHealth policies and procedures.

This role may involve occupational exposure to hazardous drugs. Training and education will be provided on any specific procedures, risks and safety protocols associated to the handling of these drugs.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Bachelors in Pharmacy
  • Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy
• Experience
  • Preferred: 1-2 years supervisory experience
• Skills
  • Proficient in using computers and computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Licensed by Missouri Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacist or eligible for licensure by Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist and obtains licensure within 90 days of hire.
  • Required: **Eligibility for licensure requires submission of application for Pharmacy License at time of hire**

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