Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC
- Lexington, KY
- $16.20-24.82 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Physical RequirementsThe 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.
ShiftMonday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
Job SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesN/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperienceOne or more years clinical experience preferred.