Billing Specialist

CoxHealth; United States; 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, MO seeks a Billing Specialist to ensure accurate insurance billing and resolve claims efficiently. You will maintain knowledge of billing regulations, target cash collection, productivity, and days in accounts receivable.

Required: high school diploma; preferred 1 year in a business office. Strong analytical and computer skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. CoxHealth offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a business office is preferred (1 year).
• Billing knowledge or medical terminology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in billing claims to insurance companies.
• Maintain knowledge of billing regulations and guidelines set by insurers.
• Aim to meet departmental goals for cash collection, productivity and A/R days.

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, 65807 Department: 1688 Patient Financial Services Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8am to 5 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 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:

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

Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

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CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.