PS Medical Assistant I

University of Utah; Murray (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Murray, UT seeks a Medical Assistant I to support Allergy & Immunology in Dermatology clinics. The role involves assisting licensed staff, preparing patients, and performing basic clinical and clerical tasks across sites including Murray and Salt Lake pediatric clinics.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, phlebotomy, and patient education, with opportunities to grow within a fast-paced health system.

Qualifications

• Current EMT course or MA education program completion.
• Verifiable phlebotomy skills and basic lab experience.
• Strong communication and patient care abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and records vital signs.
• Assists with clinical procedures such as skin biopsies and allergy testing.
• Reports patient concerns to licensed staff and assists with directives.
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests as directed and may draw blood.
• Schedules appointments and supports clerical tasks in clinic.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Communication skills

Standing for long periods

Education

One year EMT course

Medical Assisting education program

University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program

Job description

Details

Job TitlePS Medical Assistant IWorking TitleMedical Assistant - Allergy & ImmunologyCareer Progression TrackUGRTrack LevelFLSA CodeNonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code?YesStandard Hours per Week40Full Time or Part Time?Full TimeShiftDayWork Schedule SummaryVP AreaU of U Health - AcademicsDepartment01455 - Dermatology Clinical HppLocationOtherCityMurray, UTType of RecruitmentExternal PostingPay Rate Range20.06 - 25.30Close Date12/03/2026Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

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.

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:

1. State approved EMT course.
2. One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
3. Medical Assisting education program.
4. University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.

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