Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC

Back Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC UK HealthCare Lexington, KY May 15, 2026 Assistant & Support Job Description Posting Details Job Title Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC Requisition Number RE52549 Working Title Cancer Acute Treatment Clinic Department Name M3030:

Cancer Clinic Services 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 HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 5 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. The conditions of work may involve regular exposure to loud noises, intermittent exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens and combative/violent people, and occasional exposure to cuts and punctures. Shift Monday - Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Job Summary The Patient Services Coordinator/ UKHC will be responsible for front end coordination and intake pertaining to the patient visit and act as the lead for schedulers in this area. This includes problem solving, delegation, scheduling coordination of care for appointments including clinic, radiology, chemo, and radiation therapy, in addition to any other necessary appointments. This individual will perform all necessary patient registration and/or paper processing necessary for the patient registration, and appropriate reimbursement to be obtained by hospital and physicians; collects copays. Duties include, but is not limited to, consents for treatment, authorization for release of information, Federal Medicare messages, HIPAA Privacy Notices; assist in verification of financial data provided by the patient at registration and assign the appropriate financial classifications, insurance plan codes, and coordination of benefits; assign medical record numbers after completing thorough search of database; ensures that necessary referrals and insurance authorizations have been obtained; direct patients/visitors to correct location; treats all internal and external customers with dignity and respect; use online information to confirm patients destination whenever the patient seems unsure, or when there is no paperwork; display teamwork and collaboration with coworkers, and compile with federal, state, University, hospital and departmental policies and standard other healthcare professionals to care for patient needs.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities MS Windows, EPIC , Telephone etiquette, customer service Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Prefer at least 6 months of customer service, medical office, or care coordination experience. Deadline to Apply 05/21/2026 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. Email me jobs like this About UK HealthCare UK HealthCare Ranked #1 Hospital in Kentucky for Six Years! We're number one for a reason — and what that means for our patients is more important than any ranking. Because Kentuckians come to us when it matters most. At UK HealthCare, you know you'll have access to expert knowledge, nationally ranked specialties and personalized, interdisciplinary care. We're constantly raising the standard of care through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments — all to help Kentucky get healthier. That's what keeps us going strong, year after year.

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