Surgical Services Assistant

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Surgical Services Assistant to support the surgical team during perioperative care. The role works under a Registered Nurse and includes a variety of technical and supportive duties essential to patient safety and smooth operating room flow.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and demonstrates excellent communication, time management, and problem solving in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during perioperative care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communic.

Time management

Analytical/problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1056 Operating Room South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Work 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).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job 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

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.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.