Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky, Madison Clinic in Richmond, KY, is seeking a Patient Relations Assistant to handle front desk registration in the outpatient clinic. Primary duties include greeting patients, registration, insurance verification, cash handling, and medical record preparation.

You will schedule appointments, obtain new patient records, and communicate information with patients by phone and in person, supporting efficient patient care and clinic initiatives to improve attendance and

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Ability to communicate calmly in stressful situations.
• Data entry and confidentiality required.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Front desk registration in the outpatient clinic.
• Greet patients and handle registration processes.
• Verify insurance and process cash handling.
• Prepare medical records and schedule appointments.
• Communicate information with patients by phone and in person.
• Support clinic initiatives to improve attendance and record-keeping.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Patient Relations Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56183

Working Title

Patient Relations Assistant

Department Name

M8100:AMB-Madison Clinic

Work Location

Richmond, KY

Grade Level

06

Salary Range

$16.20-24.82/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

3.5 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

Days, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

Job Summary

This clinic seeks an individual to provide front desk registration in the outpatient clinic; primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to; greeting patients, registration, insurance verification, cash handling, medical record preparation, scheduling appointments, procuring new patient records, communicating information with patients via the telephone and in person, and answering telephone. This position supports the efficient patient care and clinic initiatives for improving patient attendance and keeping attendance records.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have extensive customer service experience and able to communicate in a calm and helpful manner during stressful and/or crisis situations. Should have the ability to pay high attention to detail; work with a teamwork mindset; have data entry skills and respect for confidentiality; be able to prioritize tasks efficiently; and work in multiple systems simultaneously.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

3.5 years of experience required

Deadline to Apply

10/27/2026

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.