Dietetic Assistant - Nutritional Services South - Varied Shifts
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CoxHealth
Springfield, MO, US
Summary
Responsible for the nutritional care and follow-up of patients within the healthcare facility. Communicates nutritional information effectively to other health professionals.
Job Description
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1103 Nutritional Services South
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Hours:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Work Shift:
Rotating (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:
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Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
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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.
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Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
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Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
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Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Responsible for nutritional care and follow up of patients and communicating information appropriately to other health professionals. Requires excellent customer service skills, a self –starter, and a positive attitude.
Education:
▪ Required: None
▪ Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
▪ Preferred: education in nutrition and dietetics
Experience:
▪ Prefer experience in nutrition and dietetics
Skills:
▪ Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math
▪ Basic computer skills
▪ Excellent communication skills
▪ Able to follow directions and work together as a team player
▪ Able to move quickly
▪ Able to stand for long periods of time
▪ Strong communication skills with a focus on clear and concise phone etiquette
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ N/A
CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and approximately 13,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have.
Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve, and our vision is to be the best for those who need us. Visit our website to learn more about our award-winning care and colleagues.
Founded
1906
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, MO