Pharmacy Buyer I

Posted:
12/18/2025, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Springfield, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Facility:

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

Department:

1661 Pharmacy Admin

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

9am-530pm

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

Job Description:

The Pharmacy Retail Buyer Level I is proficient with wholesaler and Retail ordering systems, understands inventory management and contract compliance. This position is responsible for ensuring standard operating procedures are established and followed for each area and analyzing those purchases. The buyer facilitates changes in Point of Sale system in regards to billing as new pricing becomes available. The buyer will also work under the guidance of a Pharmacist in charge on drug selection to completely meet the drug needs of our patient population. Coordinates with the Ambulatory Director and/or Business Manager based on identified changes in medication availability or significant price changes. The retail buyer holds responsibility for the placement of all medication and supply orders for the retail stores. This position also works closely with the Specialty service line, and assumes responsibility for the 340B medication accumulations and purchases.  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.Education: ▪ Required: High school diploma or equivalent. ▪ Preferred: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field Experience: ▪ Required: 1-2 years related experience. Skills: ▪ Working knowledge of generic / brand medication names ▪ Excellent math, organization, prioritization skills. ▪ High level of courtesy and customer service skills ▪ Requires use of Microsoft Office, recall, and wholesaler software programs 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