PS Medical Assistant I

University of Utah; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Allergy & Immunology area within Dermatology clinics. The role involves assisting licensed staff, preparing patients for exams, and supporting clerical tasks across multiple sites including Murray and Salt Lake pediatric clinics.

The position requires RQI credential or equivalent MA training, EMT or MA experience, and is focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic dermatology setting.

Qualifications

• Current EMT course completion or MA education program required.
• One year MA experience in ambulatory care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Completion of approved Medical Assistant education program or MA cert program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures (temperature, pulse, BP, history).
• Sets up for clinical procedures such as skin biopsies and allergy testing.
• Reports patient concerns to licensed staff and performs CLIA waived tests.
• May perform phlebotomy and administer medications per state law and training.
• Assists with injections, sutures, and patient education as directed.

Education

EMT course

Medical Assistant experience

Medical Assisting education program

University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program

Job description

Working Title Medical Assistant - Allergy & Immunology

Career Progression Track UGR

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp

Location

Location Other

City

City Murray, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 20.06 - 25.30

Close Date

Close Date 11/03/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

This position provides assistive care to patients in the Allergy & Immunology area of our Dermatology clinics. 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. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
This position may travel to multiple locations, including our Midvalley clinic in Murray and pediatric clinics in Salt Lake and Lehi, among others.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Sets up for and assists with clinical procedures in including skin biopsies, excisions, allergy testing, etc.
• 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. May perform patient phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training.
• 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, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
• Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and 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, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR , equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Assists in patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
• May instruct in Basic Life Support ( BLS ) requirements.
• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic’s specialty skills within six weeks of hire. *Specialty skills may not be performed until after the new hire completed basic competency testing.
• 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.

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
• 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

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you completed at least one of the four listed verifiable requirements in the qualifications section?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? If you do not have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential, do you agree to obtain your eCredential within 30 days of hire (e.g. complete Basic Life Support Training in the RQI system within 30 days)?
  • Yes
  • No - but willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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