ESH Billing Specialist

Job Title
ESH Billing Specialist


Requisition Number
RE52136


Working Title
ESH Billing Specialist/UKHC


Department Name
H1160:ESH Administrative and Business Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
08


Salary Range
$19.00-30.09/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

4 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods.



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm



Job Summary

The ESH Billing Specialist acts as a service agent to provide basic financial counseling to patients admitted into Eastern State Hospital. This position will assists the Business office department in a busy behavior health setting. Must have general knowledge of basic behavior health regulations, basic financial counseling background and a basic knowledge of scheduling referral appointments. The following skills are needed in the position: Has a keen attention to details, as this is required for both receiving and filling paperwork for a patient and when entering information into a hospital’s computer system; work as a team player to make certain the patient receives the best possible experience. An understanding of medical terminology; a working knowledge and ability to use all necessary office equipment; be proficient in windows-based technologies (ex. Word, Excel).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must know Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The employee shall become familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI).



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree and four years of experience.



Deadline to Apply
11/05/2025


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.

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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.