Dietetic Assistant - Part Time - Varied Shifts

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,192,000 - 21,491,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center in Springfield, MO is seeking a part-time Nutritional Assistant to support patient care. The role focuses on nutritional care, follow-up with patients, and clear communication with health professionals. Must be customer-service oriented and able to work as part of a team.

The position offers a rotating shift, with 20 hours per week, and opportunities to contribute to patient well-being in a supportive hospital system.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication with patients and health professionals.
• Basic computer literacy for recordkeeping and communications.
• Team-focused approach to dietary care and patient follow-up.
• Preferred background in nutrition and dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional care and follow up of patients.
• Communicate information appropriately to other health professionals.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Team player

Able to move quickly

Able to stand for long periods

Customer service oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education in nutrition and dietetics

Job description

Facility

Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1349 Food Services Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Hours

7:00AM- 7:00PM

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

Responsible for nutritional care and follow up of patients and communicating information appropriately to other health professionals. Requires excellent customer service skills, a self –starter, and a positive attitude.

Education

• Required: None
• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
• Preferred: education in nutrition and dietetics

Experience

• Prefer experience in nutrition and dietetics

Skills

• Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to follow directions and work together as a team player
• Able to move quickly
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Strong communication skills with a focus on clear and concise phone etiquette

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• N/A