Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Job Title
Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54072

Working Title
PRA - Imaging Services

Department Name
H3180:Imaging 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

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3.5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.

Shift

Shift varies – Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Holiday.

Job Summary

The Patient Relations Assistant will be responsible for scheduling of Diagnostic Radiology exams, pre-certifications, and confirming all necessary information needed to properly perform and identify billing information needed to maintain compliance with institutional, state and federal practices. This position will provide a professional point of contact, and serve as a liaison to Radiology and all referring offices.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Organization, coordination, fast pace environment, assertiveness, clinical knowledge, computer skills, office and clerical, strong customer service skills, and registration knowledge.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Four or more years of related experience doing registration in a medical office preferred.

Deadline to Apply
04/23/2026

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.