Medical Assistant - Melanoma Medical Oncology - Full Time

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant to provide assistive care and help deliver efficient patient care. The role supports licensed staff in providing basic healthcare, performs direct patient care within the employee’s scope of practice and applicable state law, and handles clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. Department-specific duties may vary according to operational and patient care needs. The position requires reliable attendance and availability for rotating schedules, potentially including 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.
• One of the following: current Utah certification to practice as a Paramedic; current Utah Advanced EMT certification; current AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification; current AAMA ABR-OE credential; current AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification; current NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification; current NHA Clinical Medical Assistant certification; or current NRCMA – Medical Assistant certification through the National Association for Health Professionals.
• Additional license requirements as 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 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 tolerate prolonged standing and to move and lift patients and reach for and handle equipment.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and working-condition requirements with or without accommodation, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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 equipment 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 routine clerical tasks, including filing patient medical information, locating and compiling charts, obtaining records from other providers, and entering billing charges.
• Complete mandatory education, including training in infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment use, and procedures.
• Perform patient phlebotomies after specialized training, in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders.
• Apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound under direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Assist with inpatient and family education by providing educational materials and general health information.
• Assist with transportation of 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 the assigned department.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed