Office Assistant

St Claire; Morehead (KY); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Kentucky is seeking an Office Assistant to support the Rehab Services Department in a busy outpatient setting. The role involves scheduling, managing patient correspondence, and maintaining confidential records to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of healthcare experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information in a professional manner. This full-time position is based at the Morehead, KY campus.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of healthcare or clinical experience preferred.
• Experience handling confidential information is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate scheduling for outpatient therapy evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Manage correspondence and maintain accurate patient records and therapy plans.
• Provide receptionist and clerical support to Rehab Services Department.
• Assist with patient pre-registration and insurance information updates.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Scheduling

Record keeping

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Electronic medical records

Descripción del empleo

Office Assistant### Office AssistantApply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: Outpatient Center: Medical Pavilion: Full time: Posted Today: R-000005990At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryCoordinates scheduling, manages correspondence, and maintains accurate records. Assists in daily office operations to ensure efficient workflow. Provides customer service to patients, staff, and visitors. Ensures confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies. ## Essential Functions• Supports staff in the Rehab Services Department, including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.• Performs receptionist and clerical duties for department staff.• Handles confidential information with discretion.• Registers and pre-registers patients for scheduled evaluation appointments and monthly account cycling.• Schedules outpatient therapy appointments for new evaluations and follow-up visits.• Maintains and updates patient medical records, including therapy orders, plans of care, and insurance information.• Distributes and tracks therapy plans of care for provider signatures and follows up as required.• Makes appointment reminder calls according to department protocols.• Obtains pre-authorizations and pre-certifications for therapy services as needed.• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education RequirementHigh school diploma or equivalent experience ## Experience Requirement2-3 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.All experience must be paid and in the same related field.Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & LicensuresN/A ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. NeverC. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)L. Loud noises: 1. NeverM. Temperature extremes: 1. NeverN. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. NeverO. Radiation: 1. NeverP. Burns: 1. NeverQ. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. NeverS. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 1. NeverU. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials, occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment, and occasional exposure to cuts/punctures. ## Additional Job DescriptionsN/A**Department**:Physical Therapy**Shift**:Day (United States of America)**Time Type:**Full time**Address**:1028 E. Main St.**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky