Job Title
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE47296
Working Title
Patient Relations Assistant - UKHC Frankfort Primary Care Clinic
Department Name
M1500:Ambulatory Services Administration
Work Location
Frankfort, KY
Grade Level
06
Salary Range
$16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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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.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)
Job Summary
This position will be located off-campus in Frankfort, KY at UKHC Frankfort.
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
3.5 years of experience required
Deadline to Apply
09/25/2024
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 background check and/or drug screen.
