Administrative Assistant - Labor and Delivery - Day Shift

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1043 Labor and Delivery South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

M-F, varies

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)  

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

The Administrative Assistant has a working knowledge of company policies regarding general functions of the Nursing departments. This working knowledge includes practicing effective customer relations and performing all functions using organizational and priority setting skills. This position is responsible for effectively communicating with customers/employees on the telephone and in person. Additionally, this individual serves as clerical support for the Nursing Leader.

Education
          Required: Associate's Degree or 5 years experience
      Experience
          Previous clerical experience strongly preferred
      Skills
          Excellent verbal and written communication skills
          Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
          Proficient Computer skills
          Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills
          Ability to write effective documentation on processes and procedures
          Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
      Licensure/Certification/Registration
          N/A