Compassionate Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Lab

University of Utah; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant / Nursing Support to assist with direct patient care and essential clinic operations. You will help prepare patients, support licensed staff, and perform select procedures under supervision in a fast-paced, 24/7 health system.

The role requires flexibility to work rotating day shifts, with responsibilities across clinical and clerical tasks, consistent with hospital policy and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• EMT course or MA experience in ambulatory care.
• Medical Assisting education program or hospital MA certification.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and records vital signs.
• Reports patient concerns to licensed staff.
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests and reports results.
• Assists with injections, catheterization, and other procedures.
• Chaperones providers during examinations as requested.
• Maintains rooms, restocks supplies, and handles basic clerical tasks.

Skills

Rotating shifts availability

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

EMT course

MA experience in ambulatory care

Medical Assisting education program

University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant / Nursing Support to assist with direct patient care and essential clinic operations. You will help prepare patients, support licensed staff, and perform select procedures under supervision in a fast-paced, 24/7 health system.

The role requires flexibility to work rotating day shifts, with responsibilities across clinical and clerical tasks, consistent with hospital policy and patient safety standards.