ED Access Associate / UKHC

Ed Access Associate - Chandler Emergency Dept

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status. Posting Details removed.

Working Title : ED Access Associate - Chandler Emergency Dept

Department Name : H3100 : Emergency Services

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 06

Salary Range : $16.20-24.82 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status : Full-Time

Required Education : HS

Required Related Experience : 2 yrs

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 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative / violent people.

Shift : Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week; shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and / or swing. Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary : The ED Access Associate (EDAA) is responsible for greeting and providing direction to staff, families, and visitors entering the hospital. EDAAs are key players in communicating with charge nurses and team leaders, ensuring that physician teams are paged in a timely and accurate manner. They are also responsible for clerical duties related to patient care, including maintaining and ordering necessary clerical supplies. Additionally, they have some responsibilities for scheduling to support departmental operations.

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 : Two years of college education and experience working in a medical clerical setting preferred

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 23 / 2025

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 :

• 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 2 years
• More than 2 years, up through 4 years
• More than 4 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
• Do you have experience with creating a work schedule?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents :

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities