Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Job Title
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50086


Working Title
Patient Relations Assistant - KY Clinic South Team Blue Clinic


Department Name
M5500: AMB - Internal Medicine


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 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed



Job Summary

This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC KY Clinic South.

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

Previous experience in customer service, healthcare, and/or administrative/clerical roles.



Deadline to Apply
05/04/2025


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