Unit Assistant I - Springfield - Cox South

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Employer 401(k) match

Flexible hours

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Unit Assistant I in Springfield, MO. The program pre-assigns you to explore different departments, gaining exposure to potential healthcare career pathways.

You will complete tasks under supervision and prepare for an interview to advance to a Unit Assistant II in your area of interest. Eligible candidates are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from high school (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from high school or high school equivalent program
• Preferred: Enrolled in a Health Science Program

Responsibilities

• Exposed to the daily routines of healthcare workers.
• Provided opportunities to identify career interests in healthcare.
• Complete assigned tasks per department assigned.

Skills

Age 16+

Staff communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High school student or graduate

Health Science program enrollment

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1743 Unit Assistants

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hours

Varied

Work Shift

Rotating (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:

Honors

• 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

A Unit Assistant I completes duties as assigned under the direct supervision of healthcare staff, and communicates effectively with members of the care delivery team. While in the program, a Unit Assistant I will be pre-assigned to explore different healthcare departments, gaining exposure to various career pathways. Upon completion of the program, a Unit Assistant I will complete an interview for selection to potentially advance to a Unit Assistant II role in chosen area of interest. The Unit Assistant I will be:

• Exposed to the daily routines of healthcare workers.
• Provided opportunities to identify career interests in healthcare.
• Provided exposure to academic, technical, and personal skills required in healthcare professions.
• Complete assigned tasks per department assigned.

Education

• Required: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a high school or high school equivalent program
• Preferred: Enrolled in a Health Science Program

Experience

• No prior experience required

Skills

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients, and families
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexibility and ability to accept direction from members of the care team

Licensure/Certification/Registration

N/A