Clinical Medical Assistant II - Patient Care & Lab

University of Utah; Centerville (UT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Centerville seeks a patient-focused staff member to assist with basic patient care, clerical support, and clinical tasks under licensed staff.

The role may include phlebotomy, EKG/ultrasound assistance, patient transportation, and rotating schedules; requires eligibility for multiple Utah certifications and a commitment to 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire. *Specialty skills may not be performed until after the new hire completed basic competency testing.*
• Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs CLIA waved lab tests as identified by department and reports results.
• Performs suture removal, straight catheterization and injections (IM, Subq and intradermal).
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination and assists with procedures.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms and restocks as needed.
• Answers telephones, schedules appointments and diagnostic tests under direction of licensed staff.
• Assists in routine clerical functions and maintains patient records and billing entries.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy skills

Communication skills

Flexibility with shifts

Physical endurance

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Centerville seeks a patient-focused staff member to assist with basic patient care, clerical support, and clinical tasks under licensed staff.

The role may include phlebotomy, EKG/ultrasound assistance, patient transportation, and rotating schedules; requires eligibility for multiple Utah certifications and a commitment to 24/7 operations.