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Strong fit if you like structured day-shift office work in healthcare support, not clinical care. Ideal for organized communicators who keep food-services logistics reliable for patients and staff in a large system setting.
As an Office Coordinator for Food Services on day shift, you would keep the dietary office running: answer phones and walk-ups, schedule and track requests, update logs and menus, and coordinate with kitchen and floor staff so meals and special diets stay on time. Expect steady administrative work—ordering supplies, filing, routing messages, and supporting supervisors during peak meal periods—grounded in a large multi-hospital food-services operation.
Prioritize hospital office software, accurate documentation, HIPAA-aware communication, and calm multi-tasking during meal rushes. Familiarity with dietary restrictions and food-service workflows helps; formal certs are not required by the provided data.
No. The title is Office Coordinator for Food Services—administrative coordination of dietary operations, not bedside care.
Headquarters are in Springfield, Missouri, with a six-hospital system serving southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas; confirm the Spring Lake posting’s exact site.
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Website: coxhealth.com
CoxHealth is a six-hospital, 1,074 bed not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. It serves a 25 county region of Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. CoxHealth is Springfield's largest employer, and the 9th largest non-governmental employer in the state of Missouri, with more than 14,000 people employed throughout the system.
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Join CoxHealth's Food and Nutrition Services Department as an Office Coordinator in Spring Lake, Adair County. This full-time, day-shift position offers the opportunity to lead clerical operations and support our food services team in delivering quality nutritional care to our patients and community. About the Role As Office Coordinator for Food Services at CoxHealth, you'll serve as the administrative backbone of our Food and Nutrition Services Department. Reporting to the Administrative Director, you'll manage the daily office workflow, coordinate with clinical and operational staff, and ensure seamless communication across departments. This role emphasizes proactive problem-solving—anticipating challenges, preventing bottlenecks, and implementing solutions that keep our food services operations running smoothly. What You'll Do Direct and manage the secretarial and clerical staff within Food and Nutrition Services, providing daily supervision and mentoring Plan, schedule, and coordinate office operations, including correspondence, record management, and departmental scheduling Develop and implement office procedures and systems to improve efficiency and support departmental goals Identify operational challenges early and work with leadership to resolve issues before they impact patient care Train and develop clerical team members to ensure consistent performance and professional standards Manage department files, documentation, and compliance records with accuracy and attention to detail Facilitate communication between Food Services leadership, clinical departments, and hospital administration Support budget tracking and administrative processes for the department What We're Looking For Professional office management experience, preferably in healthcare or food services operations Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities in a dynamic environment Proficiency with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling systems Outstanding written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to anticipate departmental needs Ability to work day shift in Spring Lake, Adair County About CoxHealth CoxHealth is committed to providing exceptional healthcare and support services to the communities we serve. As part of our team, you'll work in a patient-centered environment that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. How to Apply Ready to bring your organizational skills and leadership to CoxHealth? Apply…
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