Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) is seeking a Patient Clerical Assistant to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, and handling patient information with professionalism. The role involves coordinating with patients, visitors, and multiple service departments, and handling orders by fax, phone, or computer.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma, at least one year of clerical experience in a medical setting, and strong administrative

Qualifications

• Basic administrative skills, including receptionist abilities and file management.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong interpersonal communication.
• Experience with clerical tasks in a healthcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process physician orders and maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide customer service and act as a liaison for patients, visitors, and service departments.
• File, assemble, and maintain patient charts; manage requests/orders for patient care via fax/phone/computer.

Skills

Basic administrative skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC
• Requisition Number RE55931
• Working Title Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC - Eastern State
• Department Name H1160:ESH Administrative and Business Services
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Grade Level 05
• Salary Range $15.00-22.60/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 1 yr
• Required License/Registration/Certification None
• Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
• Shift Day shift 8 hour shifts. Some weekend and holidays expected.

Job Summary

The Patient Clerical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, and providing customer service. This involves working independently, acting as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and all service departments involved in the care of the patient, as well as processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters. Also includes filing, chart assembly and maintenance, maintaining patient records, and extensive verbal communication.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic administrative skills such as receptionist abilities (including phone, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine skills); knowledge of medical terminology; and interpersonal skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

High school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience within a medical setting preferred.

Deadline to Apply

10/20/2026

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.