Customer Services Coordinator/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time DME Customer Service Representative to handle front-office duties for the DME business, including patient interactions, referrals routing, and payment processing.

The role requires HS education, 3 years of related experience, and familiarity with medical office processes, insurance verification, and DME software. Day shifts with potential weekends, located in Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• Medical office or billing experience.
• Experience with insurance verification.
• Familiarity with DME equipment and DME patient management software.
• Experience interpreting/processing explanation of benefits (EOB) and insurance denials.
• Knowledge of insurance payer specific prior authorization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls, faxes, and emails.
• Greet patients and route referrals within the DME business.
• Maintain accurate patient records and process payments.
• Assist with preparing CMNs and other administrative tasks.
• Represent UK DME in a professional, courteous manner with patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Customer service

Medical office

Insurance verification

DME knowledge

Billing

Education

HS

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DME software

Job description

Job Title

Customer Services Coordinator/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55960

Working Title

DME Customer Service Representative/UKHC

Department Name

H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

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

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 25 pounds on a daily basis, kneel and bend, reach above shoulder level as well as stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Tasks will involve repetitive motion.

Shift

Primarily day shifts; may include weekends and holidays. Hours and days of the week subject to change based on needs of dept.

Job Summary

Seeking dependable, full-time, self-motivated, experienced front office customer service representative to represent the UK DME business in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with patients and other healthcare professionals. Position is responsible for answering phone calls/faxes, emails, greeting patients, routing patient referrals to the correct individual(s) in the DME business, establishing and maintaining accurate patient records, collecting payments for products and services delivered, assisting with preparing and securing Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs), and other administrative tasks as assigned. The successful person in this position will be organized, have excellent attention to detail, be able to evaluate options and make efficient decisions, and be dedicated to quality patient care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have medical office or billing experience, experience with insurance verification, and/or familiarity with DME equipment and DME patient management software. Experience interpreting/processing explanation of benefits ( EOB ) and insurance denials, ability to resolve past due claims, and knowledge of insurance payer specific prior authorization requirements is preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Computer/Microsoft Office Suite experience, strong customer service skills, excellent organizational and time management skills.

Deadline to Apply

10/04/2026

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.