Patient Medication Coordinator

Facility:

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

Department:

1082 340B Contract Pharmacy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:00 AM -4:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (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

• Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Job Description:

The Patient Medication Coordinator works closely with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff to secure access to medication therapy for patients. Responsibilities include medical and pharmacy benefit troubleshooting, assisting patients applying for grant and/or copay assistance, and supporting medication adherence. Must be team-oriented and have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills as well as an ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The Patient Medication Coordinator serves as a resource and advocate to patients managing their healthcare, ultimately striving to improve the care and healthcare experience for patients and providers alike.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Required: 2 years of healthcare experience (Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Assistance Coordinator, Pharmacy Tech or equivalent).

Skills:

• Ability to navigate and properly utilize the electronic medical record, Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel), and payer provided platforms
• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize reports and data management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent communication skills required, with ability to interact with providers, clinic staff, and team members in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to function independently with minimal oversight

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required: Must be certified as a Pharmacy Technician through a nationally accredited Pharmacy organization within 6 months of hire
• 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
  

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Why work here?

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.

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.

About Us

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.