Medical Assistant I or II

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-dental-wellness coverage

Retirement contribution 14.2% (401a)

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reduction

Free UTA transport pass

Job summary

University of Utah on-campus clinic seeks a Medical Assistant to provide assistive care to patients at the RedMed Employee Clinic in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building.

You will support licensed staff, perform front desk duties, and assist with basic clinical tasks according to scope of practice. This full-time role includes phlebotomy, CLIA waived lab tests, injections, suture removal, and coverage of clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions and lab/clerical duties.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills and patient communication.
• Ability to stand long periods and assist with equipment.
• Experience with medical records, billing, and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Front desk duties: answer phones, greet patients, schedule appointments and tests.
• Perform phlebotomy and CLIA-waived lab tests per protocol.
• Assist with medical record documentation and billing entries.
• Prepare patients for examinations and record vital signs.
• Assist with injections, wound care, and minor procedures as directed by clinicians.
• Maintain exam rooms, restock supplies, and ensure a clean environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Mobility/physical stamina

Education

EMT course

Medical Assistant experience

Medical Assistant education program

University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides assistive care to patients at the RedMed Employee Clinic in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building on campus. The certified employee 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 encompasses clerical duties as a cross functional team member. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

This position is eligible for university benefits including; medical-dental-wellness coverage, an additional 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a), paid leave, paid holidays, tuition reduction for employees and family, free UTA transport pass and others.

See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Front desk duties including answers telephones, greets and checks in patients, schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Skilled in using multiple computer programs and scheduling tools simultaneously.
• 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.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic protocols such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, respirations, 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 phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders.
• Performs autoclave maintenance and cleaning of sterile equipment after training.
• Assists in required documentation specific to worker's compensation injuries.
• Performs additional skills such as suture removal 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 per University of Utah Health policy, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
• Performs occupational health services such as respirator fit tests, CAOHC hearing exams, and additional services as needed.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number

PRN45908B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Position is located on campus in the Student Union Building. Shifts are Monday-Friday with hours between 7:00 am - 6pm.

Department

00987 - CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS &FAC PRAC

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

20-24 hourly

Close Date

11/13/2026

Open Until Filled