Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybride; USD 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support to healthcare providers. The MA will gather patient history, manage patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and support workflow in the clinic.

This role requires strong communication with patients, pharmacies, insurers and physicians, and familiarity with electronic health records. The position emphasizes team collaboration, schedule management, and adherence to UK Healthcare service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in a medical setting.
• Must hold one of the listed licenses/certifications by date of hire.

Responsabilités

• Obtain patient medical history and expedite patient flow.
• Room patients and stock clinic with supplies.
• Navigate electronic health record systems.
• Schedule and follow up with appointments; assist with medication fill requests and prior authorizations.
• Schedule tests, procedures and consults; liaise with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

EHR navigation

Formation

Medical Assistant program graduate

BLS certification

Outils

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Description du poste

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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 physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed

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

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

1 year clinical experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/18/2026

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 one of the following, or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire? 1. Kentucky Registered SRNA, Certified Nursing Assistant (Aid) 2. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical, 3. Paramedic 4. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program 6. CST III at UK in the last 12 months
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of paid employment experience do you have working in a medical office or clinical setting where you were responsible for providing direct patient care?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years