Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$15–$22.60 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Computer Workstations, Customer Support/Service, Fax Machines, Genetics, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Waste, Medicine, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Records Management, Risk, Telephone Skills, Typing

LOCATION

Lexington, KY

POSTED

Today

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54365

Working Title
PCA - Transition Units 2TU/9-100 ERU

Department Name
H3455:CDU/Transitional Units

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

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Required Related 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, and 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 a.m. - 7:30 p.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.

Internal Employee Being Considered.

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.

Does this position have 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
05/18/2026

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.

Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

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University of Kentucky

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