Unit Assistant II - Department Only - 300 E

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Unit Assistant II who will support healthcare teams by shadowing roles and completing assigned tasks. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience in healthcare, suitable for high school students or recent graduates looking to explore career paths in the medical field. Applicants must be currently enrolled or recently graduated from high school and may be preferred if enrolled in a Health Science Program.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Age requirement: must be 16 years or older.
• Ability to communicate with staff, patients, and families is crucial.
• Flexibility to follow directions from the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing tasks assigned by Unit Assistant Leadership.
• Shadow healthcare roles to explore career opportunities.
• Engage in achieving personal and technical skills in healthcare professions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from high school

Enrolled in a Health Science Program

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 by Newsweek.
• 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.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

*Only those currently working as a Unit Assistant I are eligible to apply to this role*

• Job Summary

  • A Unit Assistant II completes duties as assigned under the collaborative supervision of Unit Assistant Leadership, as well as leadership and staff in the assigned career pathway. The Unit Assistant II communicates effectively with members of the care delivery team. Shadow shifts will be assigned that offer hands-on experience in entry-level roles within assigned area, to assist in exploration of job opportunities available at the end of their high school enrollment. After completing assigned shadow shifts, a Unit Assistant II will meet with an HR representative to discuss potential career paths and opportunities to advance their career in healthcare.

    The Unit Assistant II 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 task per department assigned.

• Job Requirements

  • 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

    • Required: Employment as a CoxHealth Unit Assistant I

  • 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