STEPS Medical Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a STEPS Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in the Internal Medicine department. You will obtain histories, aid patient flow, room patients, stock exam rooms, and support EMR use, scheduling, and test coordination.

Responsibilities include processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and communicating with pharmacies and providers while upholding service excellence standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient clinical settings preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and vitals collection.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical histories and expedite patient flow.
• Room patients, stock clinic with supplies, and assist EMR navigation.
• Schedule follow-ups, assist with medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests, procedures and consults with care team.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vitals

Rooming patients

Medical assisting

Job description

Job Title

STEPS Medical Assistant

Requisition Number

TE09519

Department Name

M5500: AMB - Internal Medicine

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$18.20/hour

Type of Position

Temporary

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:30a-5p

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, verbal and written communication, organization, multi-tasking, phlebotomy, patient care, vitals, rooming patients and medical assisting in outpatient settings.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Deadline to Apply

09/24/2026

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.