Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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Ability to sit for long periods of time utilizing mouse, keyboard, computer and telephone. Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hrs/wk)

This position is responsible for coordinating patient services, including, but not limited to, gathering medical records, scanning, making referrals to other healthcare facilities, coordinating and scheduling multiple appointments, and answering phone calls.

The person in this position must be adept at working within a multidisciplinary team and have strong interpersonal communication skills. Medical terminology knowledge/experience preferred. Customer service experience in healthcare is preferred.

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 patient 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.

Prefer at least 6 months of customer service, medical office, or care coordination experience. Previous experience with community outreach medical clinics is a plus.

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.