Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - Neurology - Full Time

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant to provide assistive care and help facilitate efficient patient care. The role supports licensed staff in providing basic healthcare, performs direct patient care within the applicable scope of practice and state law, and assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. The position is in a healthcare setting and may involve exposure to infectious diseases, contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants. It may also require working around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Depending on department operational and patient-care needs, the position may require rotating schedules, variable hours, nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 health system.

Requirements

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Verifiable completion of one of the following: a state-approved EMT course; one year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting; a Medical Assisting education program; or the University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.
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 specific clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire; specialty skills may not be performed until basic competency testing is completed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing for long periods and moving and lifting patients and handling equipment.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, with or without accommodation, including carrying, color determination, far and near vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, pushing and pulling, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, tasting or smelling, and walking.
Ability to work in intermediate healthcare-setting conditions 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.

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 patient examinations when 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 routine clerical functions, including filing patient information, locating and compiling charts, obtaining records from other providers, and entering billing charges.
Attend and complete mandatory education on infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment use, and procedures.
May perform phlebotomy 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 inpatient and family education by providing educational materials and general health information.
May assist with transporting patients 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.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts.