Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Working Title Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC - Eastern State Department Name Department Name H1160:ESH Administrative and Business Services Work Location Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 05 Salary Range Salary Range $15.00-22.60/hour Type of Position Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: 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 Day shift 8 hour shifts. Some weekend and holidays expected. 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. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? 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 Deadline to Apply 10/01/2026 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 (*). * How many years of customer service experience do you have working with patients, doctors, nurses, etc.? None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 2 years More than 2 years, up through 4 years More than 4 years * Have you ever worked in a very demanding or high volume clerical setting? Yes No * Do you have knowledge of medical terminology? Yes No * Please rate your level of computer experience (e.g. keyboarding, data entry, and e-mail). Basic Moderate Advanced No computer experience #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kentucky