Office Coordinator - Patient Safety (Department Only)

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth seeks a clerical lead for the Patient Safety Department, responsible for various office operations including meeting coordination, records management, and support to the Patient Safety Officer. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in clerical roles.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a clerical role is necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & communication skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clerical operations of the Patient Safety Department.
• Take meeting minutes, manage scheduling, and maintain files.
• Compile the yearly Patient Safety Department annual binder.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Typing

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in a Related Field

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• 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 in 2023.
• 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 Summary

Has responsibility/accountability for leading the clerical operations of the Patient Safety Department. Under general supervision of the Patient Safety Officer; plans, directs, implements, and supervises the office with an extensive knowledge of office functions. Takes meeting minutes, letter writing, and mail distribution, responds to Patient Safety Hotline and faxes, conference room scheduling, file maintenance, and ordering of clerical supplies. Proficient in typing, use of computer programs & equipment, as necessary to maintain departmental operations. Must demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and written. Makes suggestions, and implements change as necessary to improve the function of the department. To provide support to Patient Safety Officer in coordinating and assisting with department specific meetings, employee mileage submission, classes, new employee orientation, and training.? Compiles the yearly Patient Safety Department annual binder. Payroll clerk for department as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Preferred: Associates Degree in a Related Field

Experience

• Required: 2 years’ experience in the clerical field

Skills

• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams knowledge and typing skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• N/A