Unit Secretary - Neuro Trauma ICU - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision

Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a nursing assistant to support the Neuro Trauma ICU South unit in Springfield, MO. The role performs clerical tasks, maintains equipment, schedules appointments, and assists with charting and reports.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred Nurse Assistant experience. Strong communication, time management, critical thinking, basic computer skills, and multitasking are important in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Nurse Assistant experience.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and organize equipment and supplies.
• Schedule appointments and assist with charting and reports.
• Support unit functions in the Neuro Trauma ICU South.

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: 1053 Neuro Trauma ICU South

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 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). Benefits | CoxHealth

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.

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? 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.

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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.