Job TitleMedical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50212Working TitleMedical Assistant - Markey HematologyDepartment NameM3030:Cancer Clinic ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level06Salary Range$16.20-24.82/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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
Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
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
This position will provide clinical support to physicians/providers and assist in efficient throughput and flow of patients being seen in the clinic. Phlebotomy, customer service, communication, accountability, dependability, attention to detail, orientation to department processes, prioritization, collaboration, independent decision making, basic knowledge of health service, accuracy, timely, organization, and the ability to multitask.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
One year of clinical experience.
Deadline to Apply05/14/2025Our University Community
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