Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - University of Utah Hospital – Full-Time

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides assistive care to patients, facilitating the efficient delivery of patient care. The incumbent supports the professional role of licensed staff and provides assistance as directed in rendering basic healthcare. This position also assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. The role provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. The University of Utah Health is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for its academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following: State approved EMT course.
• One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Medical Assisting education program.
• University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs additional skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization and injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal).
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
• Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient's records, locating and compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• May perform patient phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training.
• May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• May assist in patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
• May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
• May instruct in Basic Life Support (BLS) requirements.
• May perform IV access.
• May perform other duties based on department assigned.
• At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Benefits

• University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

What This Job Offers

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