STEPS Medical Assistant, Lexington, Kentucky

Posting Details

High School Diploma

Be a Certified Nursing Assistant

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.

Mon-Fri, days

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.

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

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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.