Patient Financial Services Rep/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,108 - 37,622; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in Kentucky is seeking a Patient Financial Services Representative to screen patients for financial assistance at bedside and provide customer service to ensure effective collection of cash necessary for healthcare operations. The ideal candidate should have an associate's degree and strong knowledge of HIPAA. This full-time position involves working Friday through Monday, requiring Kynector certification within 30 days. A collaborative team atmosphere is emphasized, along with a strong focus on accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required.
• Kynector certification required within 30 days.
• Experience in patient accounts/HIPAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for disability, Medicaid, and financial assistance.
• Provide customer service to patients and families.
• Maintain Kynector certification through annual testing.

Skills

Customer service orientation

In-depth HIPAA knowledge

Multi-tasking ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Title

Patient Financial Services Rep/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE52973

Working Title

Patient Financial Advocate

Department Name

H4027: REV Cycle MGT-PFE

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

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

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

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly working with patients at bedside, for extended periods; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. This position requires to be Kynect certified within 30 days. This position is not eligible for a remote work setting.

Shift

Friday-Monday per departmental needs. Four 10 hour work shifts

Job Summary

Under the direction of the PFS Manager and Patient Advocate Supervisor, the Patient Financial Services Representative is responsible for the screening of patients at bedside for disability, Medicaid and financial assistance. The employee will be required to obtain Kynector certification and maintain certification through an annual recertification training/testing. This position is Friday through Monday, This position may be required to work some holidays. The representative is expected to be familiar with Hospital and departmental policies and procedures and able to utilize all resources within the Hospital and department to accomplish the assigned job duties. This position will also provide customer service to patients and families to help ensure that UKHC collects sufficient cash necessary to support Healthcare operations and participate in unit and Enterprise activities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented; possess in-depth HIPAA knowledge; have the ability to multi-task with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail; be proficient in Microsoft Office, to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); have solid time management, critical thinking, follow-through, and planning and organizational skills; and have a high level of respect for confidentiality.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate’s degree; third party insurance claims follow-up/collections experience; medical, office and/or clerical work preferred. Previous experience working with patient accounts/HIPAA is highly preferred.

Deadline To Apply

04/01/2026

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