Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Posted in Other 1 day ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Job Title:
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number:
RE48713
Working Title:
Patient Relations Assistant - Pediatric Cardiology
Department Name:
M3000:Peds Cardiology Clinic
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

Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience:

3.5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.
Shift:
Monday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00AM - 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
Job Summary:
The Patient Relations Assistant is foundational to facilitating an engaging and positive patient experience.

The 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 the telephone. This position supports efficient patient care and clinic initiatives to improve patient attendance and keep attendance records.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and be able to communicate calmly and helpfully during stressful and/or crisis situations. Should be able 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:
Outpatient clinic experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply:
03/20/2025
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 background check and/or drug screen.
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