PS Medical Assistant I

University of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

53d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking medical assistants to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines. The Medical Assistant provides assistive care to patients; 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 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 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. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information) 14.2% retirement contributions Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children Flex spending accounts University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000 Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet. Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or equivalent (EMT).

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. Using a team approach to work effectively with multiple providers and communicating with patients professionally.
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.
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 skills such as suture removal, injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal), EKG, and allergy skin testing.
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. Restock 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, 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.
May perform other duties based on department assigned.
Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments, inpatient/outpatient admissions, tests and treatments/procedures.
Maintain medical records and other information. Accurately document patient history, physical and vital information into the medical record.
Maintain inventory of medications or supplies used to treat patients.
Conduct pre-authorizations in accordance with third party insurer requirements.
Effectively use computer applications as needed in the office setting.
Effective communications skills on the phone, in writing and via email.

Benefits

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities