Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC
- Lexington, KY
- $16.20-24.82 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Physical RequirementsThe 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.
ShiftDay shift.
Job SummaryThe 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, stock 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 values 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 / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate for this position will have phlebotomy, customer service, patient registration and scheduling, written and verbal communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. EPIC.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperienceOne year of clinical employment experience preferred.