Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

Job Summary

This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC Turfland. The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provide clinical support to providers.

Duties include but are not limited to: obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic with supplies, navigating the electronic health record system, scheduling and following up with appointments, assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations, and scheduling tests, procedures, and consults.

The MA will respectfully communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians and follow UK Healthcare’s behavioral expectations for service excellence.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.20/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Required Education

HS Click here for more information about equivalencies

Required Related Experience

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

One of the following: 1. State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA) 2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 3. Registered Nurse (RN) nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / medic including military medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program. 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program. 6. Clinical Services Technician (CST) III at UK in the last 12 months. Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily, as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. Work conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none

Preferred Education/Experience

One year of clinical experience.