Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

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Job Title:

Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

RE27244

Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Lexington, KY

06

$13.58-21.83/hour

Staff

Full-Time

HS

http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

0 yrs

One of the following: 1. State Registered Nurse Assistant 2. Certified Nursing Assistant 3. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. Military Medic 5.Graduate from a medical assistant program

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 50-100lbs. 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.

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some holidays may be required. Shifts are subject to change based on departmental need.

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, stocking 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. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence.

Customer service, verbal and written communication, organization, multitasking, phlebotomy, patient care, vitals, rooming patients, medical assisting in outpatient setting.

No

Clinical outpatient experience and Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.

04/07/2021

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 background check and/or drug screen.

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