Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC Eastern State to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders and maintaining patient records. You will act as a liaison for patients, visitors, and care departments, handling orders by multiple channels and ensuring accurate chart maintenance.

The role requires basic administrative skills, medical terminology knowledge, and strong interpersonal abilities, with a HS education and at least one year of clerical

Qualifications

• Basic administrative skills including receptionist duties (phone, keyboarding, filing, fax).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care delivery by processing physician orders and maintaining patient records.
• Act as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and service departments involved in care.
• Handle requests/orders for patient care via fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters; filing and chart maintenance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55821

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

8 hour day shift M-F. Some 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

09/21/2026

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.