What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEPS SRNA Career Program position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
STEPS SRNA Career Program
Requisition Number
TE09156
Department Name
3J532:STEPS Temporary Employment
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$15.00/hour
Type Of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
High School
Required Related Experience
0 yrs
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting for extended periods of time in an educational setting. With clinical opportunities that may the need to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 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
The SRNA training course will be facilitated by Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) with classes on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:45 p.m. UK HealthCare may schedule additional hours outside of class times based on program requirements.
Job Summary
This is an education pipeline program in which program participants will attend clinicals and participate in onsite instruction to achieve the minimum qualifications required to test for the SRNA certification. Program costs are covered by UK HealthCare with the expectation that participants will be hired into Nursing Care Technician or Medical Assistant positions at UK HealthCare and work in that capacity for a minimum of one year.
This 8-10 week program will allow individuals to be paid while attending classes to receive their SRNA certification.
This program is offered multiple times a year with start dates in February, April, June, August, and October 2026.
Nursing Care Technician Job Description
This position works one-on-one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living), ordering and stocking supplies, responding to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Positions may also involve moving patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, or stretcher to treatment/surgical tables. Handling of specimens and delivery to labs and preparation of patients for surgical procedures may also be required.
Medical Assistant Job Description
The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provide clinical support to providers. Duties include but are not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic with supplies, navigating the electronic health record system, scheduling and follow-up with appointments, and assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures, and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians respectfully and follow UK HealthCare values for service excellence.
The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing prompt, compassionate, and patient-centered care in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This dynamic environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the teams of physicians to increase communication, and follow through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction, and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a team and be able to communicate effectively. In addition, must be confident and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
05/27/2026
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.
STEPS SRNA Career Program
Requisition Number
TE09156
Department Name
3J532:STEPS Temporary Employment
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$15.00/hour
Type Of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
High School
Required Related Experience
0 yrs
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting for extended periods of time in an educational setting. With clinical opportunities that may the need to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 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
The SRNA training course will be facilitated by Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) with classes on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:45 p.m. UK HealthCare may schedule additional hours outside of class times based on program requirements.
Job Summary
This is an education pipeline program in which program participants will attend clinicals and participate in onsite instruction to achieve the minimum qualifications required to test for the SRNA certification. Program costs are covered by UK HealthCare with the expectation that participants will be hired into Nursing Care Technician or Medical Assistant positions at UK HealthCare and work in that capacity for a minimum of one year.
This 8-10 week program will allow individuals to be paid while attending classes to receive their SRNA certification.
This program is offered multiple times a year with start dates in February, April, June, August, and October 2026.
Nursing Care Technician Job Description
This position works one-on-one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living), ordering and stocking supplies, responding to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Positions may also involve moving patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, or stretcher to treatment/surgical tables. Handling of specimens and delivery to labs and preparation of patients for surgical procedures may also be required.
Medical Assistant Job Description
The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provide clinical support to providers. Duties include but are not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic with supplies, navigating the electronic health record system, scheduling and follow-up with appointments, and assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures, and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians respectfully and follow UK HealthCare values for service excellence.
The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing prompt, compassionate, and patient-centered care in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This dynamic environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the teams of physicians to increase communication, and follow through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction, and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a team and be able to communicate effectively. In addition, must be confident and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
05/27/2026
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.
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