Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Job Title
Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE44869


Working Title
PCA - Surgical Oncology, 11.100 MCC


Department Name
H7700: Cancer Services-Inpatient Pav A


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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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




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

Must be able to work three 12.5 hour shifts per week (11:00 am – 11:00 pm). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.



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.

Must be able to assist patients with mobility, non-clinical needs, and occasionally sit as a companion, dependent on unit needs.





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
09/22/2024


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