Administrative Services Asst/UKHC

Job Title
Administrative Services Asst/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47818


Working Title
Patient Services Coordinator Sr.


Department Name
H1160:ESH Administrative and Business Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
08


Salary Range
$19.00-30.09/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


4 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or sitting for long periods.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm



Job Summary

This position is critical to ensure efficient hospital operations in relation to the Business office. Under the direction of the Business office manager, the patient service coordinator senior is responsible for follow-up on denied and outstanding outpatient accounts for specified payers. The Patient services coordinator senior main responsibilities include customer service, department specific tasks, administrative duties, communication skills, and accurate documentation. The Patient service coordinator is expected to be familiar with hospital and department policies and procedures and able to utilize all resources within the ultimately contributing to the successful resolution of patient accounts.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Revenue cycle knowledge, computer applications, HIPAA competency & Healthcare finance experience. Organizational skills, exceptional and positive communication, adaptability, and ability to contribute positively to project management and quality of patient care. Must know Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The employee shall become familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee will be kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. 



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

N/A



Deadline to Apply
10/29/2024


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.