Contact Center Representative/UKHC Full Time NEW

Job Title Contact Center Representative/UKHC

Requisition Number RE54527

Working Title Self Pay Representative

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 the ability to work with a computer, performing tasks such as data entry and repetitive motions (like typing). The employee must remain in a stationary position throughout the workday. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. This is a fully remote position, and the employee must provide an ergonomically correct office setup free from distractions.

Shift

Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm. Remote

Job Summary

The successful Self-Pay Representative provides a positive customer service experience that meets the needs of our patients and their caregivers by actively listening and addressing questions in a high-volume inbound and outbound call center, while working from home. The Representative’s responsibilities include but are not limited to answering inbound calls utilizing an automated phone system; receiving inbound messaging via chat or other modes; placing outbound calls and/or sending messages to provide financial information or work toward balance resolution; leveraging teamwork and other resources to resolve issues; communicate effectively and professionally with patients and their caregivers, team members, physicians/clinicians, and management; and, consistently meet and attain required performance indicators.

This position is 100% remote.

IMPORTANT : To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application and include: 1) an entry in the application’s job experience section for each unique job title held (multiple job titles for the same employer must have separate entries), 2) detailed information on all relevant job duties for each position held, 3) the # of hours worked per week. 3) Upon employment, be able to provide an ergonomically correct office free of distractions.

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

Deadline to Apply 05/31/2026

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