Medical Assistant I - Cardiac Care & Lab Support

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospital is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant/auxiliary helper in a PRN role. You will assist licensed staff, support direct patient care, and help with clerical tasks while maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment.

The position requires flexibility for rotating shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with duties spanning basic patient care and administrative support in a busy health system.

Qualifications

• State approved EMT course or Medical Assistant education program or University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures per clinic procedures.
• Reports patient concerns and changes in condition to licensed staff.
• Performs CLIA waved lab tests and reports results.
• Assists with injections, catheterization, and other minor procedures under supervision.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments and tests; assists with clerical tasks.
• Attends mandatory education including infection prevention, CPR and safety.

Skills

Variable shifts

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

State approved EMT course

Medical Assistant education program

University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospital is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant/auxiliary helper in a PRN role. You will assist licensed staff, support direct patient care, and help with clerical tasks while maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment.

The position requires flexibility for rotating shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with duties spanning basic patient care and administrative support in a busy health system.