Lexington, KY, USA
16 hours ago
Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC
Posting Details

Job Title Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC Requisition Number RE47491 Working Title Patient Services Coordinator - Head, Neck and Respiratory Clinic Department Name M3030:Cancer Clinic Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 07 Salary Range $17.50-27.31/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

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion. Ability to lift <10lbs. Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; varies between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Job Summary The Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC will be responsible for front end coordination and intake pertaining to the patient visit and act as the lead for schedulers in this area.

This includes problem solving, delegation, scheduling coordination of care for appointments including clinic, radiology, chemo, and radiation therapy, in addition to any other necessary appointments.This individual will perform all necessary patient registration and/or paper processing necessary for the patient registration, and appropriate reimbursement to be obtained by hospital and physicians; collects copays.

Duties include, but is not limited to, consents for treatment, authorization for release of information, Federal Medicare messages, HIPPA Privacy Notices; assist in verification of financial data provided by the patient at registration and assign the appropriate financial classifications, insurance plan codes, and coordination of benefits; assign medical record numbers after completing thorough search of database; ensures that necessary referrals and insurance authorizations have been obtained; direct patients/visitors to correct location; treats all internal and external customers with dignity and respect; use online information to confirm patients destination whenever the patient seems unsure, or when there is no paperwork; display teamwork and collaboration with coworkers, and compile with federal, state, University, hospital and departmental policies and standard other healthcare professionals to care for patient needs. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Customer service skills, advance computer skills, office procedures, administrative abilities, and database management, MS Windows, EPIC, Telephone etiquette, customer service Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Associate’s degree plus four or more years related experience preferred. Deadline to Apply 10/03/2024 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.
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