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Posting Details
| Job Title | Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE38812 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | M1300:Kentucky Neuroscience Institute |
| 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: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/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. RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. EMT/medic including military medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program. 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program. 6. CST III at UK in the last 12 months. BLS at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider. |
| 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 | Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm, may require some holidays. Other days/times determined by department needs and urgent situations. |
| Job Summary | 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, 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. This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Experience with insurance, scheduling and other patient related activities. Experience with UK’s registration/scheduling system (EPIC). |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | No experience required. |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/20/2023 |
| 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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Posted: 2023-03-14 Expires: 2023-04-13
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