Patient Financial Services Rep/UKHC

Job Title
Patient Financial Services Rep/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47917


Working Title
PFS Representative


Department Name
H4027: REV Cycle MGT-PFE


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


AA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time performing tasks such as data entry; repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs.



Shift

8:00am-4:30pm with the potential for working remotely upon completion of training.



Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Active Collections Supervisor, the Patient Financial Services Representative for Collections is responsible for the collection and resolution of inpatient and outpatient accounts from governmental, commercial, and/or managed care payers. The Representative is expected to be familiar with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and have the ability to utilize all resources within the hospital and department to accomplish assigned job duties. This position will provide customer service to patients and families to help ensure UKHC collects sufficient cash necessary to support healthcare operations via outbound and inbound patient calls. The PFS Representative will also participate in unit and enterprise activities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be customer service-oriented; possess in-depth HIPAA knowledge; have the ability to multi-task with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail; have obtained Microsoft Office (including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) proficiency; possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), have solid time management, critical thinking, follow-through, and planning and organizational skills; and have a high level of respect for confidentiality.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Associate degree, third-party insurance claims follow-up/collections experience, and medical office and/or clerical work experience preferred; previous experience working with patient accounts and HIPAA regulations highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/04/2024


Our University Community

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