Medical Assistant​/Ambulatory​/UKHC

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Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

RE55378

Medical Assistant/Ambulatory

M7100: AMB - Surgery/Cardiothoracic

Lexington, KY

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Staff

Full-Time

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0 yrs

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.

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.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. May require some holidays. Other days/times determined by department needs and urgent situations.

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, stock 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.

Experience with insurance, scheduling and other patient related activities. Experience with UK’s registration/scheduling system ( RSS ).

No

1 year clinical experience

08/25/2026

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.