Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Job Title - Patient Relations Assistant/Turfland

Department Name - Community Management Practice

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 06

Salary Range - $16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - HS

Required Related Experience - 3.5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. The conditions of work may involve regular exposure to loud noises, intermittent exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens and combative/violent people, and occasional exposure to cuts and punctures.

Shift - Monday Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Job Summary - This position is located off-campus, at the UK Turfland Center (Lexington, KY). This clinic seeks an individual to provide front desk registration in the outpatient clinic; primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to; greeting patients, registration, insurance verification, cash handling, medical record preparation, scheduling appointments, procuring new patient records, communicating information with patients via the telephone and in person, and answering telephone.

This position supports the efficient patient care and clinic initiatives for improving patient attendance and keeping attendance records.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - The ideal candidate will have extensive customer service experience and able to communicate in a calm and helpful manner during stressful and/or crisis situations. Should have the ability to pay high attention to detail; work with a teamwork mindset; have data entry skills and respect for confidentiality; be able to prioritize tasks efficiently; and work in multiple systems simultaneously.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - 3.5 years of experience required

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.