Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Full Time

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides assistive care to patients, facilitates efficient delivery of care, supports licensed staff, and assists with basic healthcare and clerical functions. It provides direct patient care and may include accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and according to state law. The role is with University of Utah Health at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. The department may require rotating schedules, including 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.

Requirements

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; it must 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.
Ability 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 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 prolonged standing and the physical demands of moving and lifting patients and reaching for and handling equipment.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements with or without accommodation, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and otherwise moving patients or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in conditions involving potential exposure to infectious diseases, contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants; the role may also involve working 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-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 assigned 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, under licensed staff direction, schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
Perform routine clerical functions, including filing patient records, locating and compiling charts, obtaining outside medical records, and entering billing charges.
Complete mandatory education in infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment use, and procedures in accordance with hospital and department policies.
May perform patient phlebotomies 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 assist with patient transportation 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.