Patient Clerical Assist/On-Call/ 6 Main / Good Sam

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Patient Clerical Assist/On-Call/ 6 Main / Good Sam
Requisition Number DU11965
Department Name H6100:Nursing Admin and Support
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 04/15/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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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