Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support to providers. Responsibilities include obtaining medical history, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking supplies, and navigating the electronic health record system to schedule tests and follow-ups.

The role requires HS or equivalent, with licensure options such as SRNA/CNA/RN student/EMT/CMA/LPN/CST III; BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• HS required.
• One of the following: SRNA, CNA, RN nursing student, EMT/medic, CMA, LPN, CST III eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Shift: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm; may include holidays.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history information and expedite patient flow.
• Room patients and stock clinic with supplies.
• Navigate Electronic Health Record system and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Assist with medications, prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures and consults.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians professionally.

Education

HS

Job description

Department Name M4500: AMB-Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 06

Salary Range

Salary Range $18.54-24.82/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 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

none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

1 year clinical experience, currently a CMA or RMA preferred

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/30/2026

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.