Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 8, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45259
Working Title
PRA - GSH PAT
Department Name
H6300:Perioperative 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
Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm
Job Summary
The Preop Anesthesia Clinic is seeking a Patient Relations Assistant to be responsible for scheduling appointments in a high volume clinic area. Duties will include but not limited to: respectfully acknowledging and greeting patients, some patient registration, insurance verification and pre-certifications as needed. Additionally, this position will be responsible for coordinating arrival times with patients and scheduling appointments. Will establish coordination of benefits, collect insurance co-pays and fees for services not covered by insurance, schedule return appointments according to scheduling protocol and ensure timely and appropriate follow-up with patients on all appointment requests. Must be able to work in fast paced office and maintain medical confidentiality.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Customer service skills, time management, collaboration, attention to detail and organizational skills, MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
3.5 years of experience required. Outpatient clinic experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/14/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45259
Working Title
PRA - GSH PAT
Department Name
H6300:Perioperative 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
Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm
Job Summary
The Preop Anesthesia Clinic is seeking a Patient Relations Assistant to be responsible for scheduling appointments in a high volume clinic area. Duties will include but not limited to: respectfully acknowledging and greeting patients, some patient registration, insurance verification and pre-certifications as needed. Additionally, this position will be responsible for coordinating arrival times with patients and scheduling appointments. Will establish coordination of benefits, collect insurance co-pays and fees for services not covered by insurance, schedule return appointments according to scheduling protocol and ensure timely and appropriate follow-up with patients on all appointment requests. Must be able to work in fast paced office and maintain medical confidentiality.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Customer service skills, time management, collaboration, attention to detail and organizational skills, MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
3.5 years of experience required. Outpatient clinic experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/14/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * In what capacity have you had patient contact? For example, working in a clinic or hospital, registering patients, etc. Please address how your work experience relates to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have experience working with medical insurance?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of clerical registration experience do you have?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * How many years of customer service experience do you have working with patients, doctors, nurses, etc.?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 4 years
- More than 4 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * How many years of customer service experience do you have working with patients, doctors, nurses, etc.?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years
- More than 4 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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