Patient Financial Navigator

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Patient Financial Navigator to assist patients and families in accessing financial resources. You will evaluate uninsured or under-insured patients and determine eligibility for assistance, enrolling in government programs or other aid.

Strong communication skills and healthcare experience are essential. Requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years of customer service in healthcare or insurance, CAC within 90 days, and CHAA preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: One year of advanced education or special training.
• Required: 1-2 years customer service experience, preferably in healthcare or insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and families in accessing financial resources.
• Evaluates financial situations of uninsured or under-insured patients.
• Determines eligibility for financial assistance or payer programs and enrolls in government programs.
• Answers questions about insurance, verifies coverage and eligibility, and provides estimates of financial responsibility.
• Liaisons with Patient Financial Services and Care Management to maximize cash flow and reimbursement, and advocates for the patient.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Critical thinking

Proficient in Word and Excel

Multi-tasking and attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Independent and self-starter

Insurance industry familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of advanced education or training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Department 1844 Patient Access- Financial Navigation

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 Patient Financial Navigator (PFN) assists patients and/or families in accessing a variety of financial resources by evaluating the financial situation of uninsured or under-insured patients in accordance with regulatory compliance while maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity. The Patient Financial Navigator determines eligibility for financial assistance or any available payer/assistance source and provides necessary assistance to enroll in available government programs or other assistance. The PFN answers questions of patients and family members regarding their insurance, verifying insurance coverage and eligibility, provides estimates of financial responsibility. The PFN liaisons with Patient Financial Services and the Care Management team to ensure maximum cash flow and reimbursement for the hospitals and acts as an advocate for the patient in resolving patient liability.

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: One year of advanced education or special training

Experience:

• Required: 1-2 years customer service experience, preferably in healthcare or insurance industry

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to utilize skills to inspire teamwork, quality, accountability, and ownership among the team
• Able to work effectively independently and collaboratively with a team
• Self-starter
• Critical thinking skills required
• Proficient in using computers and computer systems including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail
• Familiar with the insurance industry and collection process

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required: Within 90 Days of hire, employee must obtain their Certified Application Counselor (CAC)
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred