Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant in Lexington, KY to deliver direct patient care and clinical support to providers. You will obtain patient histories, expedite flow, room patients, stock the clinic, and navigate the electronic health record system.

You will schedule follow-ups, assist with medication fills, prior authorizations, tests, procedures, and consults, communicating respectfully with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history information.
• Expedite patient flow and room patients.
• Stock the clinic with supplies and maintain EMR navigation.
• Schedule follow-ups, assist with medication fills, prior authorizations, tests and procedures.

Job description

The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers. Duties include but are not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic with supplies, navigating the electronic health record system, scheduling and follow-up with appointments, and assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians respectfully 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.