Medical Assistant I

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

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join a busy Pediatric Urology office at Primary Children's Hospital. This full-time role involves interacting with patients, performing clinical tasks, and providing exceptional care in a supportive healthcare environment. Candidates should possess multi-tasking abilities, strong communication skills, and relevant medical assisting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential.
• Completion of EMT course or medical assistant experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to multi-task are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with patients and taking vital signs.
• Scheduling appointments and assisting with procedures.
• Performing administrative tasks such as patient registration.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Patient Interaction

Education

Medical Assisting education program

State approved EMT course

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential

Tools

EPIC EMR

Help2

iCentra EMR

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Job Summary

Full time role as a medical assistant to a busy Pediatric Urology office/clinic located at Primary Children's Hospital.

Job Summary

Full time role as a medical assistant to a busy Pediatric Urology office/clinic located at Primary Children's Hospital.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences 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. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at (insert work site) if they are healthy and without COVID-19 symptoms.

Responsibilities

Job duties include but are not limited to: interacting with patients, performing both clinical and administrative tasks such as taking vital signs, answering phones, scheduling appointments, helping doctors, coworkers and patients have an exceptional experience. Must have very strong multi-tasking skills.

Other Duties May Include

• Preparing patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responding to standardized medical history questions.
• Monitoring and cleaning assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Completing inventory of supplies and reporting necessary equipment repairs.
• Assisting in patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information.
• Acting as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination, as requested, and assisting with procedures.
• Answering telephones, triaging phone calls, and sending messages. Scheduling appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Performing additional skills such as stent removal and straight catheterization.
• Coordinating referrals and obtaining pre-authorization from insurance companies for medications, supplies and treatments.
• Completing patient registration, assisting patient with co-pays and account balances, and reconciling daily cash reports.
• Reporting observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Attending and completing mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Assisting in routine clerical functions such as documentation of medical information in patients' records, locating and compiling charts, and obtaining medical records from other providers.
• Performing other administrative duties, projects, and committee assignments as needed.
  
  

This job description 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.

This job description 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.

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
• Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following:
• State approved EMT course.
• One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Medical Assisting education program.
• University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.
  
  

Preferences

Pediatric Urology is seeking someone with a positive attitude and good work ethic who is willing to learn new things. Someone who has the ability to multi-task and has strong computer skills. Experience working with patients and using EMRs.

Also Preferred

Knowledgeable in EPIC, Help2 and iCentra EMRs

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42082B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: weekdays

Department: 00902 - Pediatric Urology Development

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 18.18 - 25.79

Close Date: 9/3/2025

Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183519

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