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University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate cosmetologist for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center to support patients through the No One Fights Alone program. The role focuses on wig fitting, styling, and personalized care to boost confidence during cancer treatment.

The position is on-site at University Hospital in Columbia, with a base pay range of $15.00–$21.18 per hour, reflecting experience. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited cosmetology program is strongly preferred.
• Licensure as a cosmetologist in Missouri is preferred.
• One year of cosmetology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential client/patient cosmetology consultations and wig fitting.
• Maintain wig and medical apparel supplies; manage store orders and stock.
• Open/close Gift Shop and reconcile cash drawers.

Skills

Cosmetology

Job description

Shift : Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement : On-Site
Department : Hospital Volunteer & Gift Shops

Facility : University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO)
Compensation :

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $15.00 - $21.18 per hour, based on experience.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, creative, and service-driven cosmetologist to join our Ellis Fischel Cancer Center team as part of the “No One Fights Alone” program. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on making others feel confident and cared for, especially during vulnerable moments in their health journey. We’re seeking a professional who brings warmth, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose to every client interaction—someone who sees beauty as a form of healing. If you’re passionate about personalized care, love working with wigs and styling, and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients, this is your opportunity. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven environment where your talents truly matter. Join us in delivering hope, dignity, and comfort—one style at a time.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Schedule and provide confidential client/patient cosmetology consultations/treatments to understand their wants and make suggestions to include shampooing and styling (shaping, designing, trimming and wig fitting). Related to this, collect and document fees, including free or sliding scale payment through Ellis Fischel Cancer Center’s “No One Fights Alone Program.”
• Maintain the highest degree of quality wig and medical apparel (scrubs) supplies by communicating with vendors, checking stock, anticipating needs, placing, receiving, and ringing up in-store and online store orders as needed; submit One Card purchasing card reports.
• Responsible for opening and closing Gift Shop, reconciling cash drawer as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited cosmetology program is strongly preferred.
• Licensure as a cosmetologist in the state of Missouri is preferred.
• One year of experience of cosmetology services required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.