Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Job Title
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48212


Working Title
Patient Relations Assistant


Department Name
H3180:Imaging Services


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 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

Days, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, and other days and hours as needed.



Job Summary

This clinic seeks and 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



Deadline to Apply
12/01/2024


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