Staff Support Associate I/UKHC

Job Title
Staff Support Associate I/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48414


Working Title
Staff Support Associate I/UKHC


Department Name
H3320:Perioperative Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
05


Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/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


2 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and combative/violent people



Shift

Days/evenings and weekends, some nights as required by department



Job Summary

This position will support patient throughout for the Operating Room and Perioperative Services. Additionally, this position will collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure physician, patient, and staff requests are triaged appropriately, and will update the nurse coordinator or charge nurse with any schedule changes. Responds quickly to all caller and web requests to ensure efficient flow for the department. Facilitate all requests from inbound /outbound calls in a timely manner. Accurately collect and enter all data into database on a continuum with 100% accuracy.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; the ability to work in fast-paced, high stress, team-centered environment, and an understanding of healthcare information systems



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Customer service or healthcare support services experience preferred



Deadline to Apply
05/01/2025


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