Bilingual Medical Assistant: Care Coordinator & Interpreter

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid leave time

Holidays

Tuition reduction

Transit benefits

Life insurance and more insurance

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I to focus on care coordination and Spanish interpretation services at the South Main Clinic in Salt Lake City. The role supports licensed staff and ensures efficient patient care delivery, with duties including medication administration per state law and clerical tasks.

This full-time day-shift position offers growth within a defined career ladder and access to comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days).
• One of the following: EMT course, MA experience in ambulatory care, MA education program, or University Hospital MA certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret communication between staff and Spanish-speaking population; translate educational materials.
• Coordinate care under physician/nursing staff direction for non-English speakers.
• Prepare patient charts, letters, and clinic schedules; inform patients about policies and fees.

Skills

Spanish interpretation

Medical assistant

Education

EMT course

One year MA experience

MA education program

MA certification program

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I to focus on care coordination and Spanish interpretation services at the South Main Clinic in Salt Lake City. The role supports licensed staff and ensures efficient patient care delivery, with duties including medication administration per state law and clerical tasks.

This full-time day-shift position offers growth within a defined career ladder and access to comprehensive benefits.