Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC Requisition Number RE56317 Working Title Patient Relations Assistant - General Pediatrics Clinic Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics 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

Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday -Friday; Varies: 7:00 am-5:00 pm.

Job Summary

The Pediatrics Clinic seeks a Patient Relations Assistant to provide front desk registration in the outpatient clinic. 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

Customer Service, Computer Literacy

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

High School plus 3.5 years experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply 11/05/2026 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 healthcare experience do you have?

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years

• • Please select the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in customer service.

• None

• More than 0 up through 1 year

• More than 1 up through 3 years

• More than 3 up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter