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| Job Title | STEPS Medical Assistant |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | TE07917 |
| Department Name | 3J532:STEPS Temporary Employment |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $16.20-18.00/Hour |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | High School Diploma |
| Required Related Experience | |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Be a Certified Nursing Assistant |
| 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 | Mon-Fri, days |
| Job Summary | The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and providing 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 schedule tests, procedures, and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare’s behavioral expectations for service excellence. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Have one or more of the following: 1. Kentucky Registered SRNA, 2. RN nursing student who has completed the first fundamental course and a clinical, 3. Military Medic, 4. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 5.Graduate from a medical assistant program, 6. 2 years on-the-job experience with a letter of recommendation submitted with application from current employer or former supervisor. PLUS BLS at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/01/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | 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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