Unit Secretary - Day Shift - 200 W

About the role

CoxHealth South (3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807) is part of CoxHealth, a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas, with six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. The organization has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work five times, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group, acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and listed in Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). This position is in the 1760 Surgical department, 200 Medical‑Surgical unit—a 30‑bed unit caring for patients from the Emergency Department, PACU, critical care, and physician offices, providing medical, surgical, and gynecologic/oncology care (including hysterectomies, mastectomies, bowel resections, oncology surgeries, occasional chemotherapy, telemetry, and oxygen support). The role works day shift (06:30‑15:00) for 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and maintain/organize necessary equipment and supplies.
• Schedule appointments.
• Handle charging.
• Compile and copy medical charts and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• Experience: Previous Nurse Assistant experience (preferred).

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.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Additional benefits (see full list at Benefits | CoxHealth).
• Eligible for employees working 20+ hours per week.

Schedule

40 hours per week, day shift (06:30‑15:00).