Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC Requisition Number RE55544 Working Title PCA 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

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods including data entry; repetitive motions, and occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs.

Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour, (7pm-7am or 7am-7pm) shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekend 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Receptionist skills, medical terminology, interpersonal skills, phone skills, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

High school diploma plus 1 year of experience working in a medical clerical setting, preferred.

Deadline to Apply 10/27/2026 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 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 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

• • Rate your level of computer experience.

• Basic

• Moderate

• Advanced

• No computer experience

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter