Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC - Military Veterans

Department Name: M3030:Cancer Clinic Services

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: Daily patient calls and appointment reminders, communicating appointment expectations to patients, reviewing and adjusting chemo schedule as needed, patient rounding as needed, and assisting with patient vitals in chemo rooms. Duties may also include covering other medical assistants in the department to 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 respectfully and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence.

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/Abilities:

Ability to multi task, excellent time management skills and critical thinking skills, computer skills, typing, patient registration. Knowledgeable of EPIC, ability to work as a team player, delivery of excellent customer service, experience with Outlook/Excel.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

HS

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. Registered Nurse (RN) nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / medic including military medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program. 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program. 6. Clinical Services Technician (CST) III at UK in the last 12 months. Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider.

Preferred Education/Experience:

One or more years clinical experience preferred.

University Community of Inclusion:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.