Dietetic Assistant - Nutritional Services - Varied Shifts

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the nutritional care and follow-up of patients, and for communicating information appropriately to other health professionals. The role requires excellent customer service skills, a self-starter attitude, and a positive demeanor. CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system that serves 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, encompassing six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has been recognized with numerous workplace excellence honors, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and acknowledged by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024). Forbes also recognized CoxHealth as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). The organization's mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves, with a vision to be the best for those who need them, guided by values of safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
• Education in nutrition and dietetics
• Experience in nutrition and dietetics

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional care and follow up of patients
• Communicating information appropriately to other health professionals

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees