"STEPS Medical Assistant"

Job Details

Job Title: STEPS Medical Assistant

Requisition Number: TE09029

Department Name: 7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position: Temporary

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: HS

Required License/Registration/Certification: One of the following: 1. State Registered Nurse Assistance (SRNA). 2. Certified Nurse 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. 6. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program. 7. Clinical Services Technician (CSTIII) 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. Must also have completed phlebotomy course.

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

Shift: Monday – Wednesday and Friday: 8AM-4:30PM Thursday: 9:30 AM -7:00 PM

Job Summary: The MA will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers, Duties include but not limited to the following: Obtain patient medical history information expedite patient flow, room patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigate electronic health record system, schedule and follow-up with appointments and assist with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Phlebotomy

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Deadline to Apply: 09/23/2025