What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assist/Ambulatory/On-Call/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
Posting Details
Job Title Medical Assist/Ambulatory/On-Call/UKHC Requisition Number DU13748 Department Name M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $16.20 - 24.82/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education
HS
Required Related Experience
0 years
Required License/Registration/Certification
One Of The Following
Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include 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
Part-time; as assigned
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 system, scheduling and follow-up with appointments, and assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, and consults.
The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians respectfully 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
None
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
None
Deadline to Apply 08/10/2025 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.
Job Title Medical Assist/Ambulatory/On-Call/UKHC Requisition Number DU13748 Department Name M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $16.20 - 24.82/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education
HS
Required Related Experience
0 years
Required License/Registration/Certification
One Of The Following
- State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Registered Nurse (RN) nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / medic including military medic
- Graduate from a medical assistant program.
- Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program.
- 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 physical requirements for this position include 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
Part-time; as assigned
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 system, scheduling and follow-up with appointments, and assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, and consults.
The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians respectfully 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
None
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
None
Deadline to Apply 08/10/2025 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.
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