Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - CT Imaging

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salt Lake City is seeking a Medical Assistant to enhance patient care. This full-time position involves direct patient interaction, performing essential clinical tasks, and supporting licensed staff. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate proficiency in clinic-specific skills. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential required within 30 days of hire.
• Must have one of the following certifications: EMT, Paramedic, CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, NCMA, NHA, NRCMA.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and records vital signs.
• Assists with clerical tasks like filing and scheduling appointments.
• May perform patient phlebotomies and apply leads for diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Effective communication

Physical ability to lift patients

Education

EMT, Paramedic, CMA, or equivalent certification

Job description

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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. 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. It involves direct patient care and may include access and administration of medications within the scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures, including recording vital signs and medical history responses.
2. Reports patient concerns and changes in condition to licensed staff.
3. Performs CLIA Waved Lab tests as identified by the department and reports results.
4. Performs skills such as suture removal, catheterization, and injections (IM, SubQ, intra-dermal).
5. Acts as a chaperone during patient examinations and assists with procedures.
6. Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and reports supply needs and equipment issues.
7. Handles telephones, schedules appointments, and forwards messages under licensed staff supervision.
8. Assists with clerical tasks like filing, chart retrieval, and billing entry.
9. Completes mandatory education on infection control, safety, CPR, and equipment use.
10. May perform patient phlebotomies and apply leads/monitors for diagnostic procedures under supervision.
11. Provides educational materials and assists with patient transportation as needed.
12. May instruct in BLS and perform IV access.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to perform essential functions and demonstrate proficiency in clinic-specific skills within six weeks.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy and effective communication skills.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, move, and lift patients and equipment.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• One of the following certifications: EMT, Paramedic, CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, NCMA, NHA, NRCMA, or equivalent.

*Additional license requirements may be determined by the department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Involves lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to infectious diseases, contaminated bodily fluids, needles, and other hazards typical in healthcare settings.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, color determination, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping, crouching, walking.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care