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Medical Assistant I

UK St. Claire·Morehead, Kansas

Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic, including rooming patients and obtaining medical histories. Manages administrative tasks such as scheduling, insurance verification, and navigating electronic health record systems.

At UK St.

Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population.

We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible.

UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals.

We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description

Job summary

Responsible for providing direct patient care and clinical support to providers in an outpatient clinic setting.

Obtains patient medical histories, expedites patient flow, rooms patients, and stocks clinic with necessary supplies.

Navigates electronic health record systems, schedules and follows up on appointments, and assists with medication requests, prior authorizations, and scheduling tests, procedures, and consults.

Communicates respectfully with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians while upholding service excellence standards.

Supports both clinical and administrative functions to ensure efficient and patient care.

Essential functions

Checks in and checks out patients, schedules tests and procedures, and verifies insurance coverage and authorizations.

Prepares charts, enters charges, completes required paperwork, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.

Performs medical necessity checks, gathers and records health history, vital signs, and other pertinent data.

Responds to patient phone calls, documents requests, and communicates with clinical staff and providers as needed.

Provides basic patient care, performs point-of-care skills and clinical procedures within certification, and administers medications.

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Hiring organization

UK St. Claire

UK St. Claire is an integrated healthcare system serving a population of over 160,000. UKSC operates the largest rural hospital in Northeastern Kentucky, two urgent care centers, seven primary care locations within five counties, a medical pavilion that’s home to UKSC’s...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Demonstrates service excellence, maintains patient privacy, and engages in patient and employee satisfaction initiatives.

Works efficiently, prioritizes tasks, improves workflow, and collaborates within the interdisciplinary team.

Assumes responsibility for professional development, completes required competencies, maintains certifications, and serves as a preceptor for new staff.

Adheres to infection control, safety, and confidentiality guidelines, and supports wellness through patient/family education.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience requirement: 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Working conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs

3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs

4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs

3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion

3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet

1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces

1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job

3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O.

Radiation

1. Never

P.

Burns

1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures

3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens

3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors

1. Never

T. Combative/violent people

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses)

1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Also involves occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment; job-related travel; occasional exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, and hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional interaction with combative or violent people.

Additional job descriptions

N/A

Department

Family Medicine Morehead

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Time Type: Full time

Address

316 W. 2nd St.

City, State: Morehead, Kentucky

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Morehead, Kansas
Posted
May 5, 2026
Application
Employer website

Market context

Kansas support-services roles need clinical coordination

In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.

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