Job Information
University of Kentucky Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE44500 |
| Working Title | Patient Relations Assistant |
| Department Name | M3030:Cancer Clinic 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 | Day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Other days and hours 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 telephone. This position supports efficient patient care and clinic initiatives for improving patient attendance and keeping attendance records. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will be skilled in communication, specifically in the ability to remain calm and helpful during emotionally stressful moments or crises. As someone responsible for employee records, attention to detail is critical to ensuring patient record accuracy. The ability to work in a collaborative environment with a teamwork mindset. The ability to follow processes and process data entry records. 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 |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/24/2024 |
| 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Please describe a situation when you delivered exceptional customer service to resolve a physician or patient complaint.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid employment experience working with oncology patients.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid employment experience working with insurance and co-payments.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- 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
- 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)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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