Administrative Assistant I - Pediatrics

Facility:

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

Department:

1048 SLC-CH Pediatrics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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 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.Education: ▪ High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: ▪ Required: 3 or more years’ experience in an office setting ▪ Preferred: previous management experience Skills: ▪ Proficient in spreadsheet and typing skills. ▪ Able to multitask and communicate effectively, clearly and with tact ▪ Prefer knowledge of software specific to job Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ N/A