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Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art 295‑bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation among other specialty services.

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000‑acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high‑quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full‑time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Performs receptionist, registration and clerical duties associated with scheduled patient admissions including but not limited to answering phones, filing, chart preparation, pre‑registration calls, and collecting payments.

Lake Cumberland Surgery Center Business Office Supervisor

Non‑exempt

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work based upon patient/department needs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to computer, copier, telephone, fax, scanner.
• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients and/or family members.
• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.
• Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains authorization/pre‑certification, as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co‑payments, deductible and coinsurance.

• One year experience in a healthcare environment with medical terminology and billing/insurance experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferredor

At least three (3) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.