Patient Medication Coordinator

Facility:

Cox Surgery Center: 960 E Walnut Lawn, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1082 340B Contract Pharmacy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:00am -4:30pm

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 by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a 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.
• 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

• 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