Job Information
University of Kentucky Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49955 |
| Working Title | Medical Assistant/Ambulatory |
| Department Name | M3030:Cancer Clinic Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 06 |
| Salary Range | $16.20-24.82/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 0 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | One of the following: 1. State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA) 2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 3. Registered Nurse (RN) nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / medic including military medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program. 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program. 6. Clinical Services Technician (CST) III at UK in the last 12 months. Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider. |
| 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. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. |
| Shift | Friday-Sunday 7:00am-5:30pm, may require some holidays. |
| 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. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.20/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Ability to multi task, excellent time management skills and critical thinking skills, computer skills, typing, patient registration, Knowledgeable of SCM, APM, ability to work as a team player, delivery of excellent customer service, experience with Outlook/Excel. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | High School Graduate plus one or more years clinic experience involving direct patient contact, phlebotomy experience preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/20/2025 |
| 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 or more of the following: 1. Kentucky Registered SRNA, 2. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical, 3. Military Medic, 4.Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program, 5. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 6. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), 7. Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), 8. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 9. A CST III at UK in the last 12 months?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a current CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification for the state of Kentucky or eligible to get certification by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid employment experience working with oncology patients.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- Please describe your years of paid, full-time employment experience in an outpatient clinic setting.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- Do you have phlebotomy experience?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience with UK registration and scheduling systems (RSS, PM, APM, ACE/AIM)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
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