Dietetic Assistant - Part Time - Varied Shifts

coxhealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a part-time Nutritional Care role at Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center in Springfield, MO. The position focuses on nutritional care for patients, follow-up, and clear communication with healthcare colleagues. Requires a customer-service mindset and teamwork.

Preferred applicants may have a High School Diploma or higher and education in nutrition and dietetics. Flexible schedule with rotating shifts and opportunities for growth exist within CoxHealth's wide network.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: education in nutrition and dietetics

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care and follow‑up for patients.
• Communicate information to other health professionals.
• Deliver excellent customer service and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Standing long hours

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Nutrition education

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1349 Food Services Meyer

Hours / Shift

Schedule: Weekly Hours: 20; Hours: 7:00AM-7:00PM; Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Company

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.

Awards

• 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

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