Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare seeks a Medical Assistant/Ambulatory to support Cancer Clinic Services in Lexington, KY. The role involves direct patient care and a range of clinical support tasks for providers.

Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking supplies, charting in the EHR, scheduling and following up on appointments, and assisting with medication requests and prior authorizations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide excellent patient service and communicate clearly.
• Ability to obtain patient histories, schedule and coordinate care.
• Ability to navigate electronic health records and support clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support to providers.
• Obtain patient medical history and expedite patient flow.
• Room patients and stock clinic with supplies; assist with tests and procedures.
• Coordinate with pharmacies, insurers, and physicians with professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent decision making

Medical assistance

Clinic organization

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55844

Department Name

M3030:Cancer Clinic Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

06

Salary Range

$18.54-24.82/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

Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.

Shift

Days Monday - Friday.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Customer service, communication, independent decision making, medical assistance, clinic organization.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

One or more years related clinical experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

09/22/2026

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 Constitutes 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.