Patient Clerical Assistant​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title: Patient Clerical Assistant / UKHC

Requisition Number: RE52179

Working Title: Patient Clerical Assistant - 5 Main Pav H

Department Name: H3000:
Acute Care

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

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.

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.

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.

Basic administrative skills such as receptionist abilities (including phone, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine skills); knowledge of medical terminology; and interpersonal skills.

No

High school diploma and at least one year of experience working in a medical clerical setting preferred.

Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

University of Kentucky follows both 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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