Job Description
Join UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike!
UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike is scheduled to open in early 2027 at 330 Newtown Pike in Lexington. This new 11,000-square-foot facility will expand access to care across Central Kentucky, offering primary care for all ages, general pediatric dentistry, radiology services, and community services. Join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter in providing care to our community.
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, 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 in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence.
UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike is scheduled to open in early 2027 at 330 Newtown Pike in Lexington. This new 11,000-square-foot facility will expand access to care across Central Kentucky, offering primary care for all ages, general pediatric dentistry, radiology services, and community services. Join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter in providing care to our community.
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, 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 in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence.
Qualifications
HS
0 yrs
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.
1 year clinical experience
Problem Solving, computer applications, routine decision making, effectively manages resources
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5pm, shift may vary based on clinic needs.
About UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare Ranked #1 Hospital in Kentucky for Six Years!
We’re number one for a reason — and what that means for our patients is more important than any ranking. Because Kentuckians come to us when it matters most.
At UK HealthCare, you know you’ll have access to expert knowledge, nationally ranked specialties and personalized, interdisciplinary care. We’re constantly raising the standard of care through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments — all to help Kentucky get healthier. That’s what keeps us going strong, year after year.
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