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Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleMedical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC
Requisition NumberRE53391
Working TitleMedical Assistant – Medicine Specialties Clinic
Department NameM3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level06
Salary Range$18.20-24.82/hour
Type of PositionStaff
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 – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
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
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
1 year clinical experience
Deadline to Apply03/04/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

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.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have one of the following, or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire? 1. Kentucky Registered SRNA, Certified Nursing Assistant (Aid) 2. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical, 3. Paramedic 4. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program 6. CST III at UK in the last 12 months
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience as a medical assistant in a physician office practice.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years
  4. * How many years of paid employment experience do you have working in a medical office or clinical setting where you were responsible for providing direct patient care?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

Job Location

Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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