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Customer Access Assistant/UKHC

companyUniversity of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 10/24/2024
Full Time

Job Title
Customer Access Assistant/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE46946


Working Title
Customer Access Assistant


Department Name
H3280:Command Center


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 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds.



Shift

9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., four shifts per week, varying days per department need, with occasional weekends and holidays required.



Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of the Medical Contact Center, the MCC Call Agent is responsible for answering calls from state-wide and out-of-state physicians; forwarding these calls to appropriate physicians and other UK Healthcare clinics, divisions and departments. The call agent will also facilitate calls from referring physicians for transfers and admission to UKHC. Call agents are required to interact with professionals who are often working under time constraints, caring for patients who are experiencing serious health events. Call agents are expected to provide a high level of efficiency, accuracy and courtesy while initiating callers’ requests. The selected candidate will be required to learn a working knowledge of the UK HealthCare system, some general medical terminology, procedures and information regarding hospital programs and services.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical terminology; the ability and dedication to provide outstanding customer service; the ability to use multiple computer applications including an Internet-based phone system; and the ability to multitask and work as part of a team. Typing, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills are all essential to this position.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Some college and at least three full years of related employment experience.



Deadline to Apply
10/30/2024


Our University Community

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