Clinical Care Assistant Float - PRN - Pediatrics

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Vision benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Clinical Care Assistant to support medical staff with administrative and clinical duties. The role involves updating patient schedules, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with measurements and patient transport under provider direction.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. No prior experience required, with opportunities to work closely with a dedicated care team in a busy ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• No prior experience required; healthcare setting experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff with administrative duties such as updating patient schedules and rooms.
• Perform basic clinical tasks including measurements and patient transport as directed.
• Prepare examination rooms, stock supplies, and assist in sterilization processes.
• Support phlebotomy and other tasks with training where applicable.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team work

Task delegation execution

Multi-tasking and flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

Department: 1233 Pediatric Specialist SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Hours: Varied

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

About CoxHealth

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)

Job Description

The Clinical Care Assistant is responsible for assisting the medical assistant and/or nursing staff with administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider. Administrative duties may include updating the patient schedule to indicate arrival and designated room. Clinical duties may include measurement of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, temperature, height, and weight, patient transport, preparing patients for examination, exam room cleaning, stocking of supplies, spraying instruments with holding gel and sending to Sterile Processing for sterilization, and phlebotomy with specific training.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• Required: None
• Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people
• Preferred: Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Carry out delegated tasks under the supervision of clinical staff.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

N/A

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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.

Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 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.