Patient Financial Services Lead

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing daily patient financial operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Provides guidance and support to staff to optimize billing, follow-up, collections, and reimbursement processes. Coordinates cross-functional efforts to resolve complex account issues and enhance patient experience. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and organizational policies. Develops strategies to improve financial performance and operational outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Oversees patient financial services team performance to ensure accuracy and efficiency in billing, follow-up, collections, and/or denials resolution.

• Monitors accounts receivable to identify, analyze, and resolve outstanding balances, including overseeing timely cash posting and reconciliation activities.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Coordinates workflow and provides mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback to staff.

• Collaborates with clinical and administrative departments to resolve financial discrepancies and patient inquiries.

• Develops and implements process improvements to enhance revenue cycle efficiency and patient satisfaction.

• Assists with reviews, reconciliations, and documentation to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

• Escalates complex issues and coordinates solutions with internal and external stakeholders.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirement: 7+ years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures: N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises:1. Never

M. Temperature extremes:1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation:1. Never

P. Burns:1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never

T. Combative/violent people:1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Department:

Patient Accounting

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2000 Ashland Drive

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky