Admit Verification Specialist

Job Description

• About Us

• 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 by Newsweek in 2024.

  • Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

  • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.

  • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

• Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

• Job Summary
  • The role of the Admit Verification Specialist is to ensure that all patients being admitted to the hospital are placed in the appropriate status per the admit order as well as making any corrections needed, that all admit orders are signed properly, and verify that the accurate insurance is present on each patient account. The Admit Verification Specialist is also responsible for financial clearance functions on assigned scheduled accounts. The individual must possess a thorough understanding of the registration area for which they serve as well as a general understanding of the overall Patient Access operation. This individual must possess strong communication skills and must demonstrate the ability to utilize skills to inspire teamwork, quality, accountability, and ownership among the team. Some travel from site to site, as well as extended hours may be required of an Admit Verification Specialist based on business needs of the department.
• Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Required: High School Diploma
  • Experience
    • Preferred: At least 1 year prior registration experience
  • Skills
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
    • Detail-oriented with the ability to spot errors and trends
    • Computer and keyboarding experience
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
    • Knowledge of need for confidentiality
    • Ability to work independently in a home setting
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
    • Preferred: CHAA or CRCR Preferred