Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office -
Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist
Patient Clerical Assistant / UKHC
Department: H3061:
KCH-MATERNAL
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 05
Salary: $/hour
Type: Staff
Time Status: Full-Time
Required
Education:
High School Diploma
Required Experience: 1 year Clerical Experience
Preferred
Education / Experience:
At least one year clerical experience within a medical setting.
Required License / Certification: None.
Shift: Three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). Must work some weekends and holidays.
Job SummaryThe 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. Responsibilities include working independently, acting as a communications liaison, processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax, phone, computer, intercom, and imprinters, filing, chart assembly and maintenance, and extensive verbal communication.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities- Basic administrative skills: receptionist duties including phone, keyboarding, filing, fax machine skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Must regularly sit at a computer workstation for extended periods, perform repetitive motions (typing), intermittently stand/walk with objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds, and lift/push/pull objects up to or over 50 pounds. Exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals, fumes, cuts/punctures, blood‑borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement
University of Kentucky is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. We comply with federal and state laws and provide equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations.
All candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated, including background check and/or drug screen.
Final date to receive applications: 02/25/2026
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