Dermatology Medical Assistant II - South Jordan Health Clinic - Full-Time

University of Utah Health•South Jordan, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides assistive care to patients and helps facilitate efficient patient care while supporting licensed staff in delivering basic healthcare. It also performs clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. The role provides direct patient care and may access and administer medications within the scope of practice and according to state law. The position is based at the South Jordan Health Clinic. Depending on department operational and patient-care needs, the employee may work rotating schedules with variable hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays, to meet staffing demands in a 24/7 health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is an essential function. The employee must be able to meet the job requirements with or without accommodation. Working conditions in a healthcare setting may involve exertion of up to 50 pounds and frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving patients and objects such as medical equipment. The role may involve exposure to infectious diseases, prisoners or behavioral health patients, and potentially hazardous bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants.

Requirements

Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient-care environment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Demonstrated phlebotomy skills.
Demonstrated human-relations 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 basic competency testing is completed.
Ability to remain on one's feet for long periods and to move and lift patients and reach for and handle equipment.
Current University of Utah Health RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
One of the following current certifications or credentials: Utah Paramedic certification; Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through NCCT; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT; Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah; ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) through AAMA; NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals; or Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Ability to meet physical and working-condition requirements with or without accommodation, including working in conditions that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require moving patients or objects.
Ability to work around potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures, including recording vital signs and responses to standardized medical history questions.
Report observed patient concerns and changes in condition to licensed staff.
Perform department-identified CLIA-waived laboratory tests and report results to appropriate personnel.
Perform additional clinical skills, including suture removal, straight catheterization, and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
Chaperone healthcare providers during examinations as requested and assist with procedures.
Monitor and clean assigned examination rooms, unit areas, and equipment; report outdated supplies, stock levels, and needed equipment repairs; and restock supplies.
Answer telephones, forward messages, and schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests under the direction of licensed staff.
Perform clerical functions, including filing patient medical information, locating and compiling charts, obtaining outside medical records, and entering billing charges.
Attend and complete mandatory education on infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment use, and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
May perform phlebotomy after specialized training and in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders.
May apply leads and monitors for procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scans under direct supervision of licensed personnel.
May assist with inpatient and family education by providing educational materials and general health information.
May transport patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
May instruct in Basic Life Support requirements.
May perform IV access.
May perform other duties based on department assignment.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts.