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UK HealthCare · 3 days ago

Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Greater Lexington Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$15/hr - $22.60/hr

1+ years exp

UK HealthCare is seeking a Patient Clerical Assistant to support patient care delivery. The role involves processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, and managing patient information while providing excellent customer service.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Support patient care delivery by processing physician orders

Maintaining patient records

Managing patient information

Providing customer service

Acting as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and all service departments involved in the care of the patient

Processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters

Filing

Chart assembly and maintenance

Maintaining patient records

Extensive verbal communication

Qualification

Basic administrative skillsMedical terminologyReceptionist abilitiesKeyboarding skillsFiling skillsFax machine skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

1 yr

None

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

Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays

Basic administrative skills such as receptionist abilities (including phone, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine skills); knowledge of medical terminology; and interpersonal skills