PS Health Care Assistant

University of Utah; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join their pediatric care team. This part-time role offers the chance to provide essential patient care and support within a dynamic clinical environment. You will assist healthcare providers with documentation, patient preparation, and coordination of care, all while contributing to a compassionate and efficient healthcare setting. With opportunities for growth and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in pediatric healthcare. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to improving access to quality healthcare for all patients.

Benefits

401(a) Employer Retirement Plan

Health Care Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required with State of Utah.
• Must complete RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and documentation as directed by licensed staff.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform basic health assessments.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments and maintain medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Documentation

Basic Healthcare Support

Emergency Response

Clinical Laboratory Tests

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Enrollment in Nursing Program

Registered Nurse License (if applicable)

Tools

Electronic Health Records System

Computer Applications

Job description

This position is part-time, 20 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Schedule availability will be within business hours of Monday – Friday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm. Work schedule may have some variance depending on operational needs.

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $17.00 - $23.48

Close Date

Close Date 06/06/2025

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines. This position provides patient care at the direction of a clinic manager and medical assistant supervisors. The CNA provides assistive care to patients; facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care; supports the professional role of licensed staff and providers; offers support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to patients; and assists with scribing and clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.

University of Utah Pediatric clinic locations are primarily housed in Primary Children’s Hospital outpatient clinics in Salt Lake City, Riverton, and Lehi. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to either location.

Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.

Benefits

This part-time position qualifies for the following benefits:

• U of U 401(a) employer retirement plan (immediate vesting)
• Employee supplemental retirement plan
• Health care plan (will pay part-time employee rate)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Group legal plan
• Holiday pay (will be pro-rated based on FTE)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a medical scribe to assigned providers, duties include: recording a medical provider’s interactions with patients, assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation, filling out paperwork, summaries and letters, taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, height/weight, and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/families as delegated by the professional care provider.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• 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 additional functions such as EKG’s.
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested. Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Restocks set levels of medical supplies. Reports outdated supplies and necessary equipment repairs.
• 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, and obtaining medical records from other providers/offices.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage, and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• May assist with patient 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.

Care Coordination

• Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments, tests, and treatments/procedures.
• Maintains medical records and other information. Accurately documents patient history, physical and vital information into the medical record.
• Effectively uses computer applications as needed in the office setting.

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.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah, or completion of the first round of clinical and current enrollment in an approved nursing education program or successful completion of RN program.
• For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbents have three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA.
• Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

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.

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

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.