What are the responsibilities and job description for the CoxHealth Medical Department Coordinator position at CoxHealth?
Summary
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 .
- 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.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
Job Summary
Responsible for support of all Medical Department functions at Cox HealthPlans (CHP). This requires having an extensive knowledge of all the office functions and is responsible for facilitating and coordinating those functions to achieve the overall goals of the department. Chief duties include : independent development of member / provider correspondence; data collection and entry; report generation utilizing various software programs; and assists nursing staff with the with the utilization and case management process. Direct assistance with the development and implementation of new programs designed for cost savings and quality care. This position will perform various clerical duties which include supply ordering, photocopying, scanning, electronic faxing / filing, appointment scheduling, and transcription. The medical Department requires its entire staff to carry out their duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
Job Requirements
Education
Required : High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Preferred : Associates Degree in a Related Field
Experience
Preferred : 3-5 Years Related Experience
Preferred : Hospital or clinical experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Self starter, highly motivated and ability to multi-task
Fluent in Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficient in transcription
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Strong phone skills
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Preferred Medical Coding
Preferred Medical Terminology
Preferred Microsoft Office Training
