Job TitleMedical Records Chart Coord/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50957Working TitlePatient Clerical AssoicateDepartment NameH1160:ESH Administrative and Business ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level05Salary Range$15.00-22.60/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
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.
Shift
Monday-Friday Day Shift and other days/times as required by department, Includes occasional weekends
Job Summary
The Patient Clerical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, and providing customer service. This involves working independently, acting as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and all service departments involved in the care of the patient, as well as processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters. Also includes filing, chart assembly and maintenance, maintaining patient records, and extensive verbal communication.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; experience and knowledge in using Outlook, SCM, SRM, HQPM, APM, AEHR &PICIS; have high attention to detail; excellent communication skills (both written & verbal); ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment; ability to be flexible and to learn new things quickly.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Associate degree and 3 years of medical records and/or document scanning experience highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply09/10/2025Our University Community
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