Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - Sugarhouse Health Center – Full Time

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides assistive care to patients, facilitates efficient delivery of patient care, supports licensed staff, and assists with basic healthcare within the scope of practice and state law. It also performs clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. The position provides direct patient care and may access and administer medications within the employee’s scope of practice and according to state law. The role is based at the Sugarhouse Health Center within University of Utah Health. The employee must be able to work rotating schedules that may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet staffing and patient-care needs in a 24/7 health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is an essential function.

Requirements

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 credentials: Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah; Paramedic certification in the State of Utah; Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through AAMA; ABR-OE credential through AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through AMT; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification through NCCT; Clinical Medical Assistant certification through NHA; or NRCMA – Medical Assistant certification through the National Association for Health Professionals.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
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.
Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire; specialty skills cannot be performed until basic competency testing is complete.
Ability to withstand extended periods on one's feet and to move and lift patients and reach for and handle equipment.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands with or without accommodation, including working conditions that may exert up to 50 pounds and regularly require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects.
Ability to work around potential exposure to infectious diseases, contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants; the role may also involve functioning around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

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-designated CLIA-waived laboratory tests and report results to appropriate personnel.
Perform additional clinical skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization, and injections.
Chaperone healthcare providers during examinations and assist with procedures as requested.
Monitor and clean assigned examination rooms, unit areas, and equipment; report outdated supplies, stock levels, and necessary 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 routine clerical functions, including filing patient medical information, locating and compiling charts, obtaining records from other providers, and entering billing charges.
Attend and complete required education on infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment use, and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
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 patient and family education by providing educational materials and general health information.
May transport patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
May provide instruction 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.
Demonstrate phlebotomy skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in clinic specialty skills within six weeks of hire; specialty skills may not be performed before basic competency testing is completed.
Meet the physical demands of standing for long periods and moving or lifting patients and reaching for and handling equipment.