Health Care Assistant - Dermatology

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their dermatology team. This role involves providing assistive care to patients, supporting licensed staff, and performing clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and customer service skills, along with a current Nursing Assistant certification. You will work in a dynamic environment, assisting with patient examinations, managing records, and ensuring a high standard of care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and clerical functions in dermatology clinics.
• Prepare patients for examinations and monitor patient rooms.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current Nursing Assistant certification

Enrollment in nursing program

Job description

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Job Summary

This position provides assistive care to patients in our dermatology clinics.

Job Summary

This position provides assistive care to patients in our dermatology clinics.

The incumbent facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care, supports the professional role of the licensed staff, and provides support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. This position also assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. This position may be required to access medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

This position may travel to multiple locations, including our Midvalley clinic in Murray and pediatric clinics in Salt Lake and Lehi.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested, assists in scribing of clinical note, and assists licensed providers with hands-on patient care.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
• Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.
• Provides communication to clinic staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• May process electronic requests to order medical treatments and tests. May retrieve patient test and lab results.
• May schedule patient appointments.
  
  

Problem Solving

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize hospital paging system as needed.
• Ability to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations which require the incumbent to evaluate the crises and determine what the protocol is for each situation.
  
  

Required

Minimum Qualifications

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah,or completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program or successful completion of RN program.

For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbents have three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA.

Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41646B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Department: 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp

Location: Other

Pay Rate Range: 19.38-24.43

Close Date: 7/14/2025

Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181119

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