Staff Support Associate I/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Staff Support Associate I/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE47587
Working Title	Vital Statistics Registrar - EVPHA IT TECHNOLOGY
Department Name	H3997:EVPHA Information Technology
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	05
Salary Range	$15.00-22.60/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and combative/violent people.
Shift	Monday – Friday, 8:am-4:30pm; Will include some holiday and weekend requirements per department needs.
Job Summary	Responsible for collection and processing Vital Statistics information regarding births and deaths at both Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals. Processes and signs off on death certificates and/or birth certificates in the Electronic Death Records and/or Birth Vital Statistics system and ensures physician signature within 5 days of death. Helps physicians access and navigate the Kentucky Online Gateway (KOG) and Electronic Death Reporting System (EDRS) and updates the systems by adding and removing physicians. Works with funeral homes, physicians and families to accurately complete death certificates. Communicates with Kentucky Vital Statistics Office. Interviews the mother/parents of each newborn at the Hospital to apply for the birth certificate and completes paternity affidavit forms for the State. Maintains accurate files of all births at the hospital. Explains how birth certificates and social security numbers are generated to the parents interviewed. Accurately types the Certificate of Live Birth form on all live births and mails them to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Vital Statistics Office within 7 days of birth. Cross trains with and assists other HIM divisions with tasks which may include but are not limited to data entry, task management, work queue management, clerical support, chart audits, both ongoing and special projects and other duties as assigned.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Good communication skills, attention to detail, computer knowledge, and excellent customer service skills preferred. Bilingual preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	High School/ GED. Clinical and/or healthcare support services experience preferred and experience in office and clerical or related.
Deadline to Apply	10/13/2024
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select the response that best represents your paid employment experience in office/clerical and/or administrative duties.
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have with medical terminology.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
3. * How many years experience do you have in a clinical setting (e.g., doctor's office or hospital)?
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
4. * Do you have computer skills (i.e. word processing, excel, powerpoint, data base creation/maintenance, etc.)?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How many years of customer service experience do you have?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
6. * Please provide a definition for "customer service" as it relates to healthcare.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • USPA (University Surplus Property Association )
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • Other Job Board

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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