Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title |
Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC |
Requisition Number |
RE39352 |
Working Title |
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Department Name |
MG100: Physician Based Clinics |
Work Location |
Lexington, KY |
Grade Level |
06 |
Salary Range |
$16.20-24.82/hour |
Type of Position |
Staff |
Position Time Status |
Full-Time |
Required Education |
HS |
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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. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4.
EMT/medic including military medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program. 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program. 6.
CST
III at UK in the last 12 months.
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 |
Monday - Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. |
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 values for service excellence.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (
CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal
CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of
COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full
COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Customer service experience, electronic medical record, computer skills, documentation, communication skills, vaccine administration, organization, medical terminology. |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? |
No |
Preferred Education/Experience |
High School diploma plus one or more years clinical experience preferred. |
Deadline to Apply |
07/04/2023 |
University Community of Inclusion |
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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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