Dietetic Assistant - Part Time - Varied Shifts

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Nutrition Aide to support nutritional care for patients and ensure accurate communication with the care team. You will assist with follow-up and collaborate with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, quick thinking, and teamwork in a busy hospital environment. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week and on-site work at Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent customer service skills, a self –starter, and a positive attitude.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
• Preferred: education in nutrition and dietetics

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional care and follow up of patients and communicating information appropriately to other health professionals.
• Assist in coordinating nutritional care with other health care team members.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Phone etiquette

Move quickly

Stand for long periods

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Education

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, 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

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.

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.