STEPS Patient Relations Assistant (Medical Office) at University of Kentucky

Posted in Other 10 days ago.

Location: Lexington, Kentucky





Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title STEPS Patient Relations Assistant (Medical Office)
Requisition Number TE08194
Department Name 3J532:STEPS Temporary Employment
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $15.20
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education High School Diploma
Required Related Experience Customer service, data entry
Required License/Registration/Certification
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 Day shift. Monday – Friday, up to 40 hours per week. Other shifts could be assigned if needed.
Job Summary The Patient Relations Assistant is foundational to facilitating an engaging and positive patient experience.

The primary responsibilities include 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 telephones. This position supports 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 confidentiality; be able to prioritize tasks efficiently; and work in multiple systems simultaneously. Will work with electronic scheduling and registration systems.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Related experience and proven track record of providing exceptional customer service preferred. Prior patient registration, patient scheduling, medical records, and insurance verification experience highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/08/2024
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 (*).

  1. What does customer service mean to you?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. Do you have experience with medical billing and payments?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. Where did you see this position advertised other than UK’s online employment site?
    • Association of Professional Chaplains website
    • CareerBuilder.Com
    • Indeed.com
    • Family/Friend/Colleague
    • Other job board
    • None of the above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter








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