My Story: Dr. Jeffery Rice
"Free health care clinics are a great blessing to the many people who lack health insurance. I never cease to be amazed by the stories of those who have simply fallen through the cracks of society and cannot afford to pay for basic health care." read more
Get Involved
A few of years ago, Southland Christian Church's leaders had a dream to help care for the people in our community who do not have health insurance. That dream is being realized through the Refuge Ministries Medical Clinics, which offer primary care, dental care, pharmaceuticals, and other basic medical care. The first clinic in Jessamine County opened in June 2008, and the second clinic in Fayette County opened in March 2009. There are still many ways you can be involved. To take the next step, click on Volunteer or Donate in the navigation above.
Job Openings Refuge Coordinator for Jessamine County
The Refuge Medical Clinic is seeking a motivated individual with leadership qualities to serve as Refuge Coordinator at their Jessamine County location!
This is a part-time position (24 hrs./week) operating in the evenings in Nicholasville.
Personal Attributes:
1. A personal relationship with Christ; actively serving and spiritually accountable to the church.
2. Skilled in leadership and enjoys providing quality comprehensive, holistic care to a diverse population facing spiritual, economic and emotional strain.
3. Joyful attitude that contributes to team efforts with a commitment to improve patient and community care within Jessamine County.
4. This person should be able to work well with various volunteer groups as well as the individuals of the healthcare team.
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
1. Being present for all evening clinics and function as principal director for the Jessamine clinic to assure smooth operation
2. Oversee volunteers and fill in for all positions as needed. Comfortable filling in to schedule appointments, draw blood, triaging, obtaining vital signs and working with EMR.
3. Set up prior to clinic opening each evening, stocking rooms, scanning lab work, and scheduling volunteers as necessary. Closing clinic each evening, securing badges, disinfecting rooms, locking cabinets, and verifying all volunteers have logged off and appropriately closed/signed off on all charts.
4. Work closely with the Jessamine County Health Department and Refuge primary care providers to acclimate and accommodate to the Jessamine clinic and provide aid, identify, and connect available social agencies and specialists as needed for referrals and consultations.
5. Identify trends of the clientele and volunteers of the Jessamine clinic and make recommendations accordingly; working closely with the Medical Director and Refuge Leadership Committee to adjust procedures and protocols for more efficient service.
6. Daily review lab work, sending out letters for normal labs and contacting ordering physician or Medical Director for direction on abnormal labs or reports.
7. Maintain organization within the Jessamine Refuge Clinic. Reporting of supply shortages/needs to Clinic Director. Also, maintaining the annual updates of Jessamine volunteer physicians, nurses, dentists, etc. licensures, malpractice, etc.
8. Manage Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
For inquiries, or to apply for this position, please send resume to .
Dental Assistant
Hours: approx. 10-15/week
Job Description:
1. assist dentists at chair side during procedures
2. take and develop dental x-rays
3. prepare trays and stock for each clinic
4. sterilize and disinfect instruments
5. maintain / organize supplies
6. maintain dental records
Personal Attributes:
1. personal relationship with Christ; acvtively serving and spiritually accountable to the church community
2. skilled in administrative and organizational tasks and possessing the ability to multi-task in a high-pace environment
3. capable leader that works well with various volunteer groups and individuals of the healthcare team.
For inquiries or to apply, send resume to .
Job Openings Refuge Coordinator for Jessamine County
The Refuge Medical Clinic is seeking a motivated individual with leadership qualities to serve as Refuge Coordinator at their Jessamine County location!
This is a part-time position (24 hrs./week) operating in the evenings in Nicholasville.
Personal Attributes:
1. A personal relationship with Christ; actively serving and spiritually accountable to the church.
2. Skilled in leadership and enjoys providing quality comprehensive, holistic care to a diverse population facing spiritual, economic and emotional strain.
3. Joyful attitude that contributes to team efforts with a commitment to improve patient and community care within Jessamine County.
4. This person should be able to work well with various volunteer groups as well as the individuals of the healthcare team.
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
1. Being present for all evening clinics and function as principal director for the Jessamine clinic to assure smooth operation
2. Oversee volunteers and fill in for all positions as needed. Comfortable filling in to schedule appointments, draw blood, triaging, obtaining vital signs and working with EMR.
3. Set up prior to clinic opening each evening, stocking rooms, scanning lab work, and scheduling volunteers as necessary. Closing clinic each evening, securing badges, disinfecting rooms, locking cabinets, and verifying all volunteers have logged off and appropriately closed/signed off on all charts.
4. Work closely with the Jessamine County Health Department and Refuge primary care providers to acclimate and accommodate to the Jessamine clinic and provide aid, identify, and connect available social agencies and specialists as needed for referrals and consultations.
5. Identify trends of the clientele and volunteers of the Jessamine clinic and make recommendations accordingly; working closely with the Medical Director and Refuge Leadership Committee to adjust procedures and protocols for more efficient service.
6. Daily review lab work, sending out letters for normal labs and contacting ordering physician or Medical Director for direction on abnormal labs or reports.
7. Maintain organization within the Jessamine Refuge Clinic. Reporting of supply shortages/needs to Clinic Director. Also, maintaining the annual updates of Jessamine volunteer physicians, nurses, dentists, etc. licensures, malpractice, etc.
8. Manage Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
For inquiries, or to apply for this position, please send resume to .
Dental Assistant
Hours: approx. 10-15/week
Job Description:
1. assist dentists at chair side during procedures
2. take and develop dental x-rays
3. prepare trays and stock for each clinic
4. sterilize and disinfect instruments
5. maintain / organize supplies
6. maintain dental records
Personal Attributes:
1. personal relationship with Christ; acvtively serving and spiritually accountable to the church community
2. skilled in administrative and organizational tasks and possessing the ability to multi-task in a high-pace environment
3. capable leader that works well with various volunteer groups and individuals of the healthcare team.
For inquiries or to apply, send resume to .
