STEPS Medical Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Kentucky Medical Assistant role involves direct patient care and clinical support to providers. You will obtain patient histories, expedite flow, room patients, stock the clinic, and navigate the electronic health record to ensure smooth operations.

You will also schedule appointments, assist with medication fill requests, prior authorizations, and the scheduling of tests, procedures, and consults, contributing to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical office and clinical procedures.
• Skilled in patient care support, customer service, EMRs, and scheduling.
• Able to communicate effectively and maintain accurate documentation.
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced ambulatory settings.

Responsabilités

• Obtain patient medical history information.
• Expedite patient flow and room patients.
• Stock clinic with supplies.
• Navigate the electronic health record.
• Schedule appointments and assist with medication fill requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and schedule tests.

Connaissances

Medical office procedures

EMR usage

Patient care

Customer service

Scheduling

Healthcare administration

Effective communication

Prioritization

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Ambulatory care

Outils

EHR system

Description du poste

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday, Anytime between 730-5p

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers. Duties include but are not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic with supplies, navigating the electronic health record, scheduling appointments and assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures and consults.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of medical office and clinical procedures; skilled in patient care support, customer service, electronic medical records, scheduling, and healthcare administration; able to communicate effectively, prioritize competing demands, maintain accurate documentation, work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, and provide safe, high-quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/09/2026

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 certifications: 1.) State Registered Nursing Assistant (SRNA), 2.) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B or EMT-P), 3.) Military Medic, 4.) Cardiac Monitor Technician, 5.) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or 6 Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA)?
  • Yes
  • No