Pharmacy Intern I

Facility:

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

Department:

1080 Inpatient Pharmacy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

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)  

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

Job Description:

The Pharmacy Intern I is an entry level position responsible for assisting in procuring, distributing and preparing pharmaceuticals and supplies. Must work effectively under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist to completely meet the drug needs of the hospitalized patient.

Education:

• The applicant must be enrolled in an ACPE accredited school/college of pharmacy or have documentation of acceptance into ACPE accredited school/college of pharmacy to starting within the next 12 months.

Experience:

• N/A

Skills:

• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); assist in meeting the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, other computer systems software, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment as necessary.
• Must have ability to prioritize work of self.
• Must possess excellent math skills.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Licensed with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Tech or Pharmacy Intern OR application is in process and full licensure is obtained within 90 days