Patient Financial Services Rep/UKHC

Job Title
Patient Financial Services Rep/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE52235


Working Title
Patient Financial Services Rep/UKHC


Department Name
H4014:Patient Accounts


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

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.



Shift

Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Other days/times as assigned per departmental needs.



Job Summary

Under the Patient Financial Services Supervisor direction, the Patient Financial Services Representative for Collections representative is responsible for collecting and resolving inpatient and outpatient accounts from governmental, commercial, and/or managed care payers. This representative is expected to be familiar with the hospital and departmental policies and procedures and has the ability to utilize all resources within the hospital and department to accomplish assigned job duties. 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; proficient in Microsoft Office, to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); solid time management, critical thinking, follow-through, and planning and organizational skills are all critical to the success in this position and a high level of respect for confidentiality is a must.



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 preferred. Previous experience working with patient accounts/HIPAA is highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/16/2025


Our University Community

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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.