Registration Specialist II

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registration Specialist II to support on-site patient registration and arrival for both scheduled and unscheduled visits. You will collect demographic and insurance data, handle patient financial obligations, and perform financial clearance tasks during registration downtimes.

The role requires professional, friendly interaction with patients and staff, with potential travel between CoxHealth sites and extended hours as needed by the department.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using computers and computer systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with the public and co-workers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during on-site registration and arrival for scheduled and unscheduled visits.
• Complete financial clearance functions and collect demographic and insurance information.
• Handle patient financial obligations at the time of service.
• Provide professional, friendly service to patients and internal staff; travel between sites may be required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Independence & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1133 Patient Registration Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: Varied 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 Registration Specialist is responsible for assisting patients during the on-site registration and arrival process for scheduled and unscheduled visits as well as completing financial clearance functions. This individual completes the registration for scheduled and unscheduled visits by collecting accurate demographic information, insurance information, and handling patient financial obligation at the time of service. This individual is also responsible for financial clearance functions on assigned scheduled accounts during registration downtimes. The Registration Specialist II greets and serves patients and internal team members in a professional, friendly, and respectful manner to promote positive encounters. Some travel from site to site, as well as extended hours may be required of a Registration Specialist II based on business needs of the department.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: At least 1-2 years prior registration experience

Skills

• Proficient in using computers and computer systems
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with the public and co-workers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• N/A

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OUR MISSION

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OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 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.