Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Closing in 2 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Offered salary$16.20-24.82/hour
About the role
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54518 |
| Working Title | Patient Relations Assistant - Markey Hematology |
| Department Name | M3030:Cancer Clinic Services |
| 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 | 3.5 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| 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. The conditions of work may involve regular exposure to loud noises, intermittent exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens and combative/violent people, and occasional exposure to cuts and punctures. |
| Shift | Monday through Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM. Other days and hours as needed. |
| Job Summary | The Patient Relations Assistant is foundational to facilitating an engaging and positive patient experience. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 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 telephone. This position supports efficient patient care and clinic initiatives for improving patient attendance and keeping attendance records. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | 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 employee 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. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Prefer an associates degree or above and more than 4 years related experience. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/21/2026 |
| 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. 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
How many years of paid work experience do you have in patient registration?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- *
How many years of paid work experience do you have in customer service?
- None
- Some, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
How to apply
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