Pharmacy Patient Support Rep/UKHC

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Call Center / Customer Service
Posted on April 19, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Pharmacy Patient Support Rep/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE44964

Working Title

Pharmacy Patient Support Representative

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

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires use of a computer workstation, completion of tasks with repetitive motions.

Shift

Primarily day shift; Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

Answer patient phone calls regarding refill requests and other needs in Pharmacy Patient Support Services. Accurately document and route calls appropriately in the electronic health record ( EHR). Provide excellent customer service and utilize problem solving skills to address patient requests and concerns within scope.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong customer service skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, team player, able to multitask, attention to detail, computer skills, problem solving, strong verbal and written communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Customer Service skills; Call center experience preferred; Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, nationally certified Pharmacy Technician.

Deadline to Apply

04/25/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Please indicate the average number of patient interactions that you have been directly responsible for handling on a daily basis (i.e. scheduling, registration, pharmacy, customer service, etc.).
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 20
    • More than 21, up through 40
    • More than 41, up through 60
    • More than 61, up through 80
    • More than 81
  2. * Are you familiar with or have you previously used a multi-tenant VOIP phone system?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have any direct knowledge of medical record charting in a clinic or hospital setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have training or experience working with UKHC's registration/scheduling system Epic?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Please describe an instance in which you dealt with a difficult customer. What was the outcome?

    (Open Ended Question)
  6. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  7. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • Careerbuilder.com
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter