PS Medical Assistant I

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah’s Student Health Center seeks a Medical Assistant to support nurses, providers, and RNs by performing a variety of nursing, laboratory, and medical office procedures. You will prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs, assist with exams, and help with clerical tasks and billing entries.

Qualified candidates will have phlebotomy skills and strong communication. Preferred credentials include a certified Medical Assistant program or EM R training; EMT or

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• EMR experience preferred; phlebotomy skills required or demonstrated.
• Completion of certified Medical Assistant program preferred; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and record vital signs.
• Report patient concerns to licensed staff.
• Perform CLIA waived lab tests and report results.
• Assist with injections and sutures as needed.
• Assist with clerical tasks and scheduling of appointments and tests.
• Maintain patient examination rooms and equipment; restock supplies.
• Attend mandatory education including CPR and safety training.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Communication skills

EMR experience

Patient care understanding

Education

State approved EMT course

Medical Assisting education program

University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program

Job description

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

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant assists in the efficient operation of the Student Health Center by performing a variety of nursing, laboratory, and medical office procedures. They provide assistive care to patients, facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care, support the professional role of the providers and RNs, and provide support and assistance as directed by providers and RNs in rendering basic healthcare to patients. Assists with clerical and laboratory functions as needed.

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.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Perform 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 scanning of medical information into patients’ records, 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 department policies.
• May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving

• 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.
• 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.

Comments

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around behavioral health patients. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.

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.

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.

Department‑Specific Requirements

Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program preferred; Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain within one month of hire; demonstrated phlebotomy skills and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Demonstrated proficiency in SHC specialty skills within six weeks of hire required. Specialty skills may not be performed until after the new hire completes competency testing. A commitment to provide excellent customer service required. One year of related experience preferred. EMR experience preferred.

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

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Additional Information

The University of Utah 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. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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 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

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