Coxhealth Alliance Unit Assistant

Summary

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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more.
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits CoxHealth

• Job Summary
  • 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.

    The Unit Assistant I will be:

    • Exposed to the daily routines of healthcare workers.
    • Provided opportunities to identify career interests in healthcare.
    • Provided exposure to academic, technical, and personal skills required in healthcare professions.
    • Complete assigned tasks per department assigned.
• Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Required: Currently enrolled in high school or high school equivalent program as well as the Healthcare Alliance 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