Medical Assist/Ambulatory/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) at University of Kentucky will provide direct patient care and clinical support to providers. Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, expediting flow, rooming patients, stocking supplies, and navigating the electronic health record system to schedule tests and follow-ups.

The role requires excellent customer service, accurate vitals, phlebotomy skills, and outpatient experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience; outpatient setting preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required by hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history information and expedite patient flow.
• Room patients, stock clinic with supplies, and navigate the EHR system.
• Schedule follow-ups and tests; assist with medications, prior authorizations, and referrals.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vitals

Rooming patients

Outpatient medical assisting

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Have one or more of the following: 1. Kentucky Registered SRNA , 2. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical, 3. Military Medic, 4.Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program, 5. Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA ), 6. Registered Medical Assistant ( RMA ), 7. Nationally Certified Medical Assistant ( NCMA ), 8. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant ( CCMA ), 9. A CST III at UK in the last 12 months, 10. Graduate of a licensed practical nursing program. PLUS 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 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

Varies: Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:0� am-5:00 pm, may require some holidays. provides coverage at both Gill Infusion and Wellington Infusion locations.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (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, stock 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 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

1 year clinical experience. Outpatient Clinical Experience preferred. Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a current Kentucky BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or are you eligible to obtain by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have one of the following, or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire? 1. State Registered Nurse Assistant 2. Certified Nursing Assistant 3. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. Military Medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a current CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification?
  • Yes
  • No