Job Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Medical Assistant Adv/Ambulatory/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53292 |
| Working Title | Medical Assistant Advanced – Georgetown Family & Community Medicine Clinic |
| Department Name | M6500: AMB - Family & Community Medicine |
| Work Location | Georgetown, KY |
| Grade Level | 07 |
| Salary Range | $19.30-27.31/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 | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Have one or more of the following: 1. Graduated from a medical assistant program and eligible to sit for certification or registration exam (Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), etc.) plus Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider. Must sit for and successfully pass medical assistant (MA) certification or registration within 1 year of hire. Must advance on TAP ladder within 1 year of hire. |
| Physical Requirements | The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed. |
| Job Summary | This position is located off-campus in Georgetown, KY at UKHC Family & Community Medicine – Georgetown. The Medical Assistant Adv is responsible for the daily care of patients and supports clinic operations by serving in a lead role for other Medical Assistant staff members in their clinic. This mainly involves working with the clinic supervisor to help train and orient new MA staff. In addition to daily operations, the Medical Assistant Adv also supports process improvements for programs and workflows to enhance the role of the MA/Tech staff to improve clinical outcomes reliant on unlicensed assistive personnel role. The Medical Assistant Advanced will collaborate with all healthcare team members to ensure high-quality service and excellent outcomes. The MA Advanced will communicate with many healthcare team members and beyond, positively representing UKHC and their specific clinic, following UK HealthCare behavioral expectations for service excellence. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | none |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | HS and three years of experience as a medical assistant. |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/24/2026 |
| 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 (*).
- * Are you a graduate from a Medical Assistant program?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your number of years of full-time paid supervisory experience.
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1 year, through 3 years
- More than 3 years, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Do you have a current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, NCMA, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of paid experience do you have working in a medical office and/or clinic?
- 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
- * Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * This position requires you successfully pass a Medical Assistant certification/registration (if not currently certified/registered), and advance on the TAP (Technician Advancement Program) Ladder within 1 year of being hired. Do you agree to fulfill these requirements within 1 year if hired for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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