Billing Specialist

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Billing Specialist to ensure accuracy in billing claims to insurance companies. The role requires knowledge of billing regulations and the ability to resolve billing issues efficiently.

The position emphasizes meeting daily targets for cash collection, productivity, and reducing days in accounts receivable, with standard 40-hour weeks and day shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year business office experience.
• Strong analytical skills to recognize problems.
• Excellent computer skills and aptitude to learn applications.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Billing knowledge or experience preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy in billing claims to insurance companies.
• Attain and maintain knowledge of billing regulations and guidelines.
• Review to efficiently bill compliant claims and resolve issues.
• Aim to meet department goals such as cash collection, productivity and days in A/R.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Billing knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility:Bone and Joint Center: 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1688 Patient Financial ServicesScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8am to 5 pmWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy in billing claims to insurance companies. The position is responsible for attaining and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of billing regulations and guidelines set by the insurance companies. Reviews to efficiently bill compliant claims and resolve billing issues. Strives to complete assigned work daily and accurately in order to meet or exceed departmental goals such as cash collection, productivity and days in A/R.Education: Required: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: Preferred: 1 year business office experience Skills: Strong analytical skills to recognize problems Excellent computer skills and strong aptitude to learn and maximize use of applications Ability to multitask and shift priorities in a fast paced environment Billing knowledge or experience preferred Medical terminology preferred Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A