STEPS Medical Assistant

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Long periods of sitting and walking, lifting up to 30 pounds.

Shift

Generally Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Summary

STEPS is currently seeking Medical Office Assistants to help with Rooming patients, assisting physicians with injections, returning phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, ordering supplies and re-stocking, assisting in procedures, prior approvals for ancillary services, calling in prescriptions, getting pre-certifications on procedures or medications.

STEPS Temporary Employment is a service of UK Human Resources that meets the University’s need for temporary employees in departments of UK Healthcare and UK Campus. We staff a variety of jobs including administrative, technical, service, maintenance, skilled trades, laboratory, and office/clerical. Temporary assignments can vary in length for one day to six months, and occasionally up to a year or more. Our temporary positions offer great opportunities for those seeking flexible and fulfilling work experience. For those ultimately seeking regular full-time opportunities, temporary employment also offers an opportunity to network and to gain relevant university experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Nursing skills, Nursing knowledge, Good customer service skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

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.