Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky
Salary: $16.20 - $24.82/hrJob Function: Medical
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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| Job Title | Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE46208 |
| Working Title | Medical Assistant – Medicine Specialties Clinic |
| Department Name | M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 06 |
| Salary Range | $16.20-24.82/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| 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 physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk) |
| 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 respectfully communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians and follow UK Healthcare’s 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 Apply | 10/03/2024 |
| 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 check and/or drug screen. |
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- * 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
- * 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
- * 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
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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