Medical Assistant Apprentice

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Assistant Apprentice, where you'll provide assistive care to patients while completing clinical training. This role involves direct patient interaction, supporting licensed staff, and performing various clinical and clerical tasks under supervision. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication, human relations skills, and a commitment to patient care. Opportunities for growth and training are included.

Qualifications

• Concurrent enrollment in the University of Utah Medical Assistant certification or Mountainland Program.
• Completion of a signed MA Apprenticeship Repayment Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Reports all observed patient concerns to licensed staff.
• Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing and scheduling.

Skills

Effective communication

Human relations skills

Proficiency in clinic-specific skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification

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Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides assistive care to patients while completing clinical training hours as part of a Medical Assistant training program. The incumbent learns to facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care, support the professional role of licensed staff, and provide support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. This position also learns to assist with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. All experiences in this role are to be under the direct supervision of current staff competent in the treatments performed and the population served.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
3. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
4. Performs skills such as suture removal, and injections (IM, Subcutaneous, and intra-dermal).
5. Acts as a chaperone for healthcare providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
6. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, reports outdated supplies, restocks items, and reports equipment repairs.
7. Answers telephones, forwards messages, schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests under the direction of licensed staff.
8. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing, locating and compiling charts, obtaining medical records, and entering charges.
9. Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention, safety, CPR, and equipment usage.
10. May perform patient phlebotomy after specialized training.
11. May assist with diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound under supervision.
12. May assist with patient and family education by providing educational materials and health information.
13. May assist with patient transportation as directed.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the department.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform essential functions as outlined above.
• Effective communication and human relations skills.
• Proficiency in clinic-specific skills within six weeks of hire.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, move and lift patients and equipment.

Qualifications

• Concurrent enrollment in the University of Utah Medical Assistant certification or Mountainland Program.
• Completion of a signed MA Apprenticeship Repayment Agreement.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system within 30 days of hire.

*Additional license requirements may be determined by the department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Must be able to meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to infectious diseases, and handling contaminated materials.