Medical Assistant II - Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Full-Time

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

This position provides assistive care to patients and helps facilitate efficient patient care while supporting licensed staff in delivering basic healthcare. The role also performs clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. It provides direct patient care and may include accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law. The position is with University of Utah Health, a patient-focused organization committed to improving health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center with five hospitals and eleven clinics. The position serves Huntsman Cancer Hospital and may involve working rotating schedules, including variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays, according to operational and patient-care needs in a 24/7 health system.

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 job functions.
Demonstrated phlebotomy skills.
Demonstrated human-relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the specific clinic’s specialty skills within six weeks of hire; specialty skills may not be performed until basic competency testing is complete.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing, moving and lifting patients, and reaching for and handling equipment.
Obtain a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system within 30 days of hire.
Hold at least one of the following: current Utah Paramedic certification; current AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification; current NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification; current AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification; current Utah Advanced EMT certification; current AAMA ABR-OE credential; current National Association for Health Professionals NRCMA - Medical Assistant certification; or current NHA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification.
Meet additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Meet the stated physical and working-condition requirements with or without an accommodation.

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 health care providers during patient examinations when requested and assist with procedures.
Monitor and clean assigned examination rooms, unit areas, and equipment; report outdated supplies, stock levels, and repair needs, and restock items as needed.
Answer telephones, forward messages, and schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests under the direction of licensed staff.
Perform clerical tasks, including filing medical information, locating and compiling charts, obtaining records from other providers, and entering billing charges.
Complete mandatory education in areas such as infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment use, and procedures.
Perform patient phlebotomies after specialized training, in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders, as applicable.
Apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scans under direct supervision of licensed personnel, as applicable.
Assist with inpatient and family education by providing educational materials and general health information, as applicable.
Assist with transporting patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff, as applicable.
Instruct in Basic Life Support requirements, as applicable.
Perform IV access, as applicable.
Perform other duties based on department assignment.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts.