Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

Westfield State University; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield State University seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical support and direct patient care at their Lexington location. The ideal candidate will possess organizational skills, customer service abilities, and relevant clinical experience, contributing to a caring and efficient healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support to providers.
• Obtain patient medical history and manage patient flow.
• Assist with medication requests and follow-up appointments.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Bracing and Splinting Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title:

Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number:

RE50685

Working Title:

Medical Assistant

Department Name:

M7800: AMB-Musculoskeletal

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

06

Salary Range:

$16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education:

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies::

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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 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-Friday 8am-5pm, may require some holidays

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, 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.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Excellent customer service and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have bracing, splinting, and casting (the application of and removal of) experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education/Experience:

1 year clinical experience

Deadline to Apply:

06/29/2025

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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.