Medical Assistant Adv/Ambulatory/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Medical Assistant Adv/Ambulatory/UKHC Requisition Number RE54763 Working Title Medical Assistant Adv/Ambulatory/University Health Service Department Name M8505: AMB-UHS Clinics Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 07 Salary Range $19.30-27.31/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Have one or more of the following: 1. Graduated from a medical assistant program and eligible to sit for certification or registration exam (Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), etc.) plus Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider. Must sit for and successfully pass medical assistant (MA) certification or registration within 1 year of hire. Must advance on TAP ladder within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements

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.

Shift

Monday - Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (may require some holidays, other days/times determined by department needs and urgent situations).

Job Summary

Clinically competent certified/registered Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for day to day care of high acuity patient population and/or works in collaboration with clinic supervisors who have over 10 MAs/CST IIIs in their clinic to orient, and train new MA staff.

Assists in the creation of programs and processes to enhance the role of the MAs / Techs. Assists in the development of initiatives to improve clinical outcomes reliant on unlicensed assistive personnel role. The Medical Assistant Advanced will work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure high quality service and excellent outcomes.

The MA Advanced will communicate with many members of the healthcare team and beyond representing UKHC and their specific clinic in a positive way and follow UK HealthCare behavioral expectations for service excellence.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience with insurance, scheduling and other patient related activities. Experience with Epic.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

High School plus four or more years experience as a medical assistant preferred.

Deadline to Apply 06/17/2026 Our University Community

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.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a graduate from a Medical Assistant program?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

• • This position requires you successfully pass a Medical Assistant certification/registration (if not currently certified/registered), and advance on the TAP (Technician Advancement Program) Ladder within 1 year of being hired. Do you agree to fulfill these requirements within 1 year if hired for this position?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, NCMA, etc.)?

• Yes

• No

• • Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in a medical assistant role.

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • How many years of paid experience do you have working in a medical office and/or clinic?

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Please indicate your number of years of full-time paid supervisory experience.

• None

• More than 0, through 1 year

• More than 1 year, through 3 years

• More than 3 years, through 5 years

• More than 5 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter