Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC
About The Position
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. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.20/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.
Requirements
- Experience with insurance, scheduling and other patient related activities.
- Experience with UK's registration/scheduling system (RSS).
Nice To Haves
- One or more years clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care
- Provide clinical support to providers
- 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
- Assist with medication fill requests
- Prior authorizations
- Schedule tests, procedures and consults
- Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
