Unit Secretary - Day Shift - 200 W

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Employer Match Retirement

20+ hrs/week benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth 200 Medical-Surgical unit is a 30-bed unit providing care for a broad age range and diverse diagnoses. The role involves clerical duties, charting, and maintaining supplies, with the unit offering a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Education requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent; Nurse Assistant experience is preferred. Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, and Employer Match retirement while working a 40-hour week on day shifts.

Qualifications

• Gives clerical support and maintains charts and equipment.
• Supports scheduling, charging, and preparation of reports and other unit tasks.

Responsibilities

• Has a basic working knowledge of all unit functions and performs clerical duties and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Duties may include scheduling appointments, charging, compiling and copying medical charts, reports, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse Assistant experience preferred

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1760 Surgical 200 E South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 0630-1500 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)

Job Description

• Has a basic working knowledge of all unit functions and is responsible for performing clerical duties and maintaining and organizing all necessary equipment and supplies.
• Duties may include scheduling appointments, charging, compiling and copying medical charts, reports, and other duties as assigned.

Overview of Unit/Department 200 Medical-Surgical is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients admitted from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Critical Care Units, and physician offices. The team serves a broad age range, from young adults to patients over 100 - offering diverse and valuable clinical experiences. The unit specializes in medical, surgical, and gynecologic/oncology care. Common procedures include hysterectomies, mastectomies, bowel resections, and various oncology surgeries. Chemotherapy is occasionally administered, and patients may require telemetry monitoring or oxygen support. Team members on this unit gain exposure to a wide range of diagnoses, allowing them to build a strong, versatile skill set.

The unit is known for its supportive, team-focused culture and offers professional development opportunities such as precepting and advancement through the clinical ladder.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
• Preferred: Previous Nurse Assistant experience

Skills

• Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients and families
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• 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.

Mission, Vision, and Values

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.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.