Clerical Assistant

Patient Clerical Assist/On-Call/ Pool Job Title - Patient Clerical Assist/On-Call/ Pool Requisition Number - DU14822 Department Name - Nursing Practice and Support Services Work Location - Lexington, KY Salary Range - $15.00-22.60/hour Type of Position - Staff Position Time Status - On Call Required Education - HS Required Related Experience - 1 year 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 - On-Call Patient Clerical Assistant must be able to work a variety of Days/Evenings/Night shifts a minimum of 36 hours per month is required. Some weekends and holidays will be required. 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? - No Preferred Education/Experience - High school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience within a medical setting preferred. Deadline to Apply - 08/09/2026 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.