Medical Assistant Apprentice

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a Medical Assistant role. This position offers an opportunity to provide essential patient care while gaining practical experience in a clinical environment. As part of a supportive team, you will assist with patient examinations, perform clinical tasks, and engage in clerical duties, all under the guidance of licensed professionals. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to develop your skills in a dynamic setting, this role is an excellent fit for you. Join a mission-driven organization that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Medical Assistant certification program is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and report concerns to licensed staff.
• Assist with clerical functions and support licensed staff in patient care.
• Perform clinical tasks under supervision, including lab tests and injections.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Human relations skills

Proficiency in clinic's specialty skills

Ability to perform essential functions

Education

Concurrent enrollment in Medical Assistant certification program

Completion of signed MA Apprenticeship Repayment Agreement

Tools

Healthcare equipment

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests

Job description

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 the 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

Under the direct supervision of current staff competent in treatments performed and the population served, the incumbent:

• 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.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs skills such as suture removal, and injections (IM, Subcutaneous and intra-dermal).
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
• 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.
• Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient's records, locating and compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• May perform patient phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training.
• May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• May assist inpatient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
• May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
• May perform other duties based on department assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• This hiring department is responsible for assessing new employee's skills, identifying gaps, and coordinating further education.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations 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 has 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• Concurrent enrollment in the University of Utah Medical Assistant certification program 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. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 74526
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Monday-Friday as needed
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH OPC 32S PELVIC CARE
Category Nursing Support
Workplace Set Up On-site