Medical Assistant II - Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Full-Time

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to improving health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. This position provides assistive care to patients, helps facilitate efficient care delivery, supports licensed staff, and performs basic healthcare and clerical tasks as directed. In addition to the regular duties of a Medical Assistant, a Level III Medical Assistant takes responsibility for at least two additional operational activities critical to the department. The role may include accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law. Entry into this position is through reclassification only; qualified current employees must apply and receive pre-approval from the Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder Committee. The position is at Huntsman Cancer Hospital within University of Utah Health, an academic health system with five hospitals and eleven clinics. Work schedules may rotate and include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24/7 health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is an essential function. The role involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting, including possible exposure to infectious diseases, contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants. The work may require moving patients and equipment and may involve functioning around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Requirements

Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Participation in at least two additional pre-approved operational activities approved by the Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder Committee.
Must be in good standing with the organization and have received no formal disciplinary action in the past rolling calendar year.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; the eCredential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Must hold one of the following: current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through AAMA; current Utah State Paramedic certification; current Utah Advanced EMT certification; current Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through AMT; current AAMA ABR-OE credential; current NRCMA Medical Assistant certification through the National Association for Health Professionals; current Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA; or current National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification through NCCT.
Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
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 role.
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 withstand being on one’s feet for long periods and to move and lift patients and reach for and handle equipment.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements with or without accommodation, including intermediate healthcare-setting work 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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the MA Leadership program through the Clinical Staff Education department.

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 when requested and assist with procedures.
Monitor and clean patient examination rooms, unit areas, and equipment; report outdated supplies, stock levels, and needed repairs, and restock items as required.
Answer telephones, forward messages, and schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests under the direction of licensed staff.
Perform routine clerical functions, including filing patient records, 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 in accordance with hospital and department policies.
Regularly participate in at least two additional operational activities beyond the regular duties of a fully trained Medical Assistant in the department.
Perform patient phlebotomy according to clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training, 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 or other duties based on department assignment, as applicable.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts.