Medical Assistant II - South Jordan Health Center - Cardiology - Full-Time

University of Utah Health•South Jordan, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides assistive care to patients and helps facilitate efficient patient care while supporting licensed staff. The Medical Assistant II provides basic healthcare under the direction of licensed staff, may provide direct patient care and administer medications within the scope of practice and applicable state law, and performs clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. The role is in the Cardiology clinic at South Jordan Health Center, part of University of Utah Health. The position operates in a 24/7 patient-care environment. Depending on operational and patient-care needs, employees may be assigned rotating schedules that include variable hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is an essential function. The work involves intermediate conditions in a healthcare setting, with possible exposure to infectious diseases and contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants. Employees may also work around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

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.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire; specialty skills may not be performed until basic competency testing is completed.
Ability to tolerate extended periods on one's feet and to move and lift patients and reach for and handle equipment.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
One of the following: current Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah; current AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification; current certification to practice as a Paramedic in Utah; current AAMA ABR-OE credential; current AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification; current NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification; current NHA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification; or current NRCMA - Medical Assistant certification through the National Association for Health Professionals.
Additional license requirements may be determined by the hiring department.
Ability, with or without accommodation, to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Physical ability for climbing, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, sitting, standing, and walking.

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 such as suture removal, straight catheterization, and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
Chaperone healthcare providers during examinations as requested and assist with procedures.
Monitor and clean examination rooms, unit areas, and equipment; report outdated supplies, stock levels, and equipment repairs, and restock items as needed.
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.
May perform phlebotomies after specialized training and in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders.
May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound under direct supervision of licensed personnel.
May assist with patient and family education by providing educational materials and general health information.
May assist with patient transportation to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
May instruct in Basic Life Support requirements.
May perform IV access and other duties based on department assignment.