Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title Medical Assistant/ambulatory/ukhc

Requisition Number RE44487

Working Title Medical Assistant – UKHC Good Sam Allergy & Immunology Clinic

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

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

Monday – Thursday, Day Shift; 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (40 hrs/wk); occassional Fridays with notice

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

N/a

Does This Position Have Supervisory

responsibilities? No

Preferred

Education/

Experience

Previous Work

experience in allergy and/or immunology preferred

Deadline to Apply 04/23/2024

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.