Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Patient Clerical Assistant to support patient care by processing orders, updating records, and assisting patients and departments with information needs.

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience in a medical setting. Shift pattern includes three 12.5-hour nights per week, with some weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic administrative tasks such as phone, keyboarding, filing and scanning.
• Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to patient care.
• Good interpersonal communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Process physician orders and maintain patient records.
• Serve as liaison for patients, visitors and service departments.
• Handle requests by fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters; filing and charting.

Skills

Basic administrative skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55632

Working Title PCA - Transitional Units

Department Name H3455:CDU/Transitional Units

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 Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

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 10/19/2026

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.