Surgical Services Assistant

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Surgical Services Assistant to support the perioperative team under RN supervision.

You’ll perform technical and supportive duties, demonstrate strong communication, time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical environment. This full-time day-shift role offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to patient care across the Operating Room South.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valuable time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and flexibility in multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical and supportive duties to assist the surgical team during the perioperative phase under RN supervision.
• Works in a busy surgical setting, ensuring smooth operations and patient safety.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Analytical/problem solving

Flexibility/multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1056 Operating Room SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:6:30AM - 3:00PMWork Shift:Day Shift (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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The Surgical Services Assistant is a member of the healthcare team who performs a variety of technical and supportive duties to assist the surgical team during the patient’s perioperative phase of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: Preferred : Previous hospital and/or medical experience Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Exhibits valuable time management skills Strong analytical/problem solving skills Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: N/A