Job Details
Unit Assistant I - Cox South - PRN
2026-03-15 CoxHealth Springfield,MO
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.
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:
Overview of Program:
The Unit Assistant I will:
• Be exposed to the daily routines of healthcare workers.
• Be provided opportunities to identify career interests in healthcare.
• Be provided exposure to academic, technical, and personal skills required in healthcare professions.
• Complete assigned tasks per department assigned.
Education:
• Required: Currently enrolled in 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
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 Statesof 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 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.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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.
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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
- Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
- Recognized as the 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 in 2023.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Overview of Program:
The Unit Assistant I will:
• Be exposed to the daily routines of healthcare workers.
• Be provided opportunities to identify career interests in healthcare.
• Be provided exposure to academic, technical, and personal skills required in healthcare professions.
• Complete assigned tasks per department assigned.
Education:
• Required: Currently enrolled in 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