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

University of Utah Health•Farmington, UT

About The Position

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. This position provides assistive care to patients, facilitates efficient care delivery, supports licensed staff, and provides basic healthcare and clerical support as directed. The role provides direct patient care and may access and administer medications within the employee’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures, performs assigned clinical tasks, supports providers during examinations and procedures, maintains examination rooms and equipment, and completes related clerical work. Specialty skills must be demonstrated within six weeks of hire and may not be performed until basic competency testing is complete. The role may involve rotating schedules, including variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays, to meet staffing needs in a 24/7 health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is essential.

Requirements

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.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Meet additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Ability 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 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 complete.
Ability to remain on one's feet for long periods and to move and lift patients and reach for and handle equipment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements with or without an accommodation, including working conditions that may exert up to 50 pounds and consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects.
Ability to work in a healthcare setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases, prisoners or behavioral health patients, contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants.

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 patient examination rooms, unit areas, and equipment; report outdated supplies, stock levels, and necessary equipment repairs, and restock items.
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 mandatory education covering infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment use, and procedures.
May perform patient 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 scans 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 provide instruction in Basic Life Support requirements and perform IV access.
Perform other duties based on department assignment.