Program Coordinator I/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE43592
Working Title:Grant Program Coordinator
Department Name:MG315: Internal Medicine
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:08
Salary Range:$19.00-30.09/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:MA
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:Sitting for long periods of time; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Shift:Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Job Summary:The Program Coordinator will serve as part of the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Care Clinic (BCC) multidisciplinary team to identify and remove barriers to care for individuals participating in grant programming at the BCC.
They are responsible for determining patient eligibility for various programs within the BCC, registering patients for such programs, ensuring patients understand the programs and their responsibilities, and their insurance/program coverage plan(s).
They must be willing to become a certified Kynector and are responsible for enrolling eligible patients into various insurance and financial assistance programs, advocate for assistance and billing issue resolutions, and ensure that databases/computer systems are up to date with accurate and timely coverage information.
They are responsible for enrolling patients into the Ryan White Part C and D programs, Sexual Wellness Program, and make referrals to other grants as applicable.
MS Windows (Word, Excel, Access (or other database experience), Outlook, Epic.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:Equivalencies will be accepted for relevant healthcare financial assistance experience.
Deadline to Apply:02/06/2024
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.
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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.