Birth Certificate Specialist - Day Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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). The primary function of the Birth Certificate Coordinator (B.C.C.) is to complete designated routine tasks relative to the operation of the Birth Certificate Office. Tasks include: gathering patient history to complete the infants birth certificate, typing the history taken to complete the birth certificate, maintaining the computerized electronic birth certificate system, gathering patient history to complete the infants fetal death report, contacting parents and physician as needed to complete the birth certificate, and other support duties as requested by the nurse manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valuable time management skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Previous Healthcare Experience

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient history to complete the infant's birth certificate
• Typing the history taken to complete the birth certificate
• Maintaining the computerized electronic birth certificate system
• Gathering patient history to complete the infant's fetal death report
• Contacting parents and physician as needed to complete the birth certificate
• Performing other support duties as requested by the nurse manager

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED