Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant role at University of Kentucky focuses on direct patient care and clinical support for providers. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, expediting flow, rooming patients, stocking supplies, and managing appointment scheduling within the electronic health record system.

Additional duties include assisting with medication requests, prior authorizations, test scheduling, and coordination with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians, while upholding UK

Qualifications

• Obtain patient medical history, expedite patient flow, room patients.
• Stock clinic with supplies and manage tests/scheduling.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history and expedite patient flow.
• Navigate electronic health record system and schedule follow-ups.
• Assist with medication fill requests, prior authorizations, and test scheduling.
• Support with procedures and coordination of consults.

Skills

Patient care

Electronic health records

Time management

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 daily, 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

Hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. When UK is in session, there will be occasional late clinic that is 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. Also occasional Saturday clinic 9:00 am – 11:00 am.

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, stock 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 values for service excellence.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to multi tasks, excellent time management skills and critical thinking skills, computer skills, typing, patient registration, Knowledgeable of SCM , APM , ability to work as a team player, delivery of excellent customer service.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

High school diploma and at least one full year of clinical employment experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/22/2026

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 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. State Registered Nurse Assistant 2. Certified Nursing Assistant 3. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. Military Medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program
  • 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
• * If hired, can you provide proof that you are at least 18 years of age at start date?
  • Yes
  • No