Medical Assistant - Dermatology

University of Utah Health; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Dermatology clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support patient care in a fast-paced dermatology setting. This role includes phlebotomy, basic lab work, patient preparation, and clerical duties under licensed staff supervision.

Applicants should have EMT or MA program credentials, or relevant experience, with the ability to learn clinic-specific skills within weeks. This benefited staff position supports multiple locations in the Salt Lake area.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and patient care skills relevant to ambulatory dermatology clinics.
• Strong communication and teamwork with licensed staff.
• Ability to learn and apply clinic-specific competency tests within weeks of hire.
• Familiarity with infection prevention and basic clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams and procedures including vitals.
• Reports patient concerns to licensed staff promptly.
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests per department procedures.
• May perform simple phlebotomy under supervision and with training.
• Assists during examinations as a chaperone and with procedures.
• Maintains clean patient examination rooms and restocks supplies.
• Answers phones and schedules appointments and tests.
• Handles basic clerical tasks and medical record filing.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Communication skills

Dermatology patient care

Education

EMT course

Medical Assistant experience (1 year)

Medical Assisting program

University Hospital MA certification program

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/10/2026

Requisition Number PRN46188B

Job Title PS Medical Assistant I

Working Title Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp

Location Other

City Murray, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 20.06 - 25.30

Close Date 12/09/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/16/2026

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 and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

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

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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. May perform patient phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training.
• Performs additional skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization and injections (IM, Subq 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 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 instruct in Basic Life Support ( BLS ) requirements.
• May perform other duties based on department assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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
• Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following:

1. State approved EMT course.
2. One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
3. Medical Assisting education program.
4. University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.

Preferences

Previous Department of Dermatology experience preferred

Type

Benefited Staff

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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

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