Medical Assist/Ambulatory/On-Call/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,317 - 34,192; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Medical Assistant on an on-call basis to provide direct patient care and clinical support. Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, assisting with medication requests, and managing patient flow. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and have skills in customer service and patient care. Physical requirements include the ability to lift 50–100 pounds and interactions with pharmacies and insurance. This position is essential for delivering quality service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily.
• Experience in navigating electronic health records.
• Communication skills to interact with pharmacies and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support to providers.
• Obtain patient medical history information.
• Manage patient flow and assist with medication requests.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vitals

Rooming patients

Medical assisting in outpatient setting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Medical Assist/Ambulatory/On-Call/UKHC

Posting Details

• Requisition Number DU09798
• Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Salary Range $16.20 - $24.82
• Type of Position Temporary
• Position Time Status On Call
• Required Education HS
• Required Related Experience 0 years
• Required Licenses/Registrations/Certifications Kentucky Registered SRNA, RN nursing student with completed first fundamental course and a clinical, Military Medic, Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), CST III at UK in last 12 months, Graduate of a licensed practical nursing program; BLS at time of hire via American Heart Association.
• Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily; stand, walk, sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
• Shift Varies: Primarily Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; may require some holidays. Provides coverage at both Gill Infusion and Wellington Infusion locations.
• Deadline to Apply 12/31/2026

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provide clinical support to providers. Duties include obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic supplies, navigating the electronic health record system, scheduling and following up with appointments, assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations, scheduling tests, procedures, and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare values for service excellence.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Customer service
• Verbal and written communication
• Organization
• Multi‑tasking
• Phlebotomy
• Patient care
• Vitals
• Rooming patients
• Medical assisting in outpatient setting

Preferred Education / Experience

• 1 year clinical experience
• Outpatient clinical experience preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred

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