Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC
Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, KY, United States
Job Title
Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53492
Working Title
PCA - 6 Main Admin
Department Name
H3080:Critical Care Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
05
Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Equivalencies Information
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, as well as exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift
Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Patient Clerical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, and providing customer service. This involves working independently, acting as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and all service departments involved in the care of the patient, as well as processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters. Also includes filing, chart assembly and maintenance, maintaining patient records, and extensive verbal communication.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic administrative skills such as receptionist abilities (including phone, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine skills), knowledge of medical terminology, and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Preferred Education / Experience
High school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience within a medical setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply
04/30/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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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Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53492
Working Title
PCA - 6 Main Admin
Department Name
H3080:Critical Care Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
05
Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Equivalencies Information
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, as well as exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift
Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Patient Clerical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, and providing customer service. This involves working independently, acting as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and all service departments involved in the care of the patient, as well as processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters. Also includes filing, chart assembly and maintenance, maintaining patient records, and extensive verbal communication.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic administrative skills such as receptionist abilities (including phone, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine skills), knowledge of medical terminology, and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Preferred Education / Experience
High school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience within a medical setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply
04/30/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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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