Medical Assistant II - MA, AEMT, – Breast Medicine – Full Time

Position Overview

University of Utah Health is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. In a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect, this role provides assistive care by facilitating efficient delivery of patient care, supporting licensed staff, and performing basic healthcare and clerical functions. The organization is nationally recognized for its academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures, including recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, and medical history responses.
• Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Perform CLIA waived laboratory tests as assigned and report results to the appropriate personnel.
• Execute additional clinical skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization, and injections (IM, Subq, and intra-dermal).
• Act as a chaperone during patient examinations and assist with procedures.
• Monitor and clean assigned patient examination rooms, reporting supply issues and equipment repair needs.
• Answer telephones, forward messages, and schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests under licensed staff direction.
• Assist with clerical functions including filing, chart compilation, retrieving medical records, and entering billing charges.
• Participate in mandatory education sessions on infection prevention, safety, CPR, and equipment use in accordance with hospital policies.
• Perform patient phlebotomy and apply leads for diagnostic procedures under supervision after specialized training.
• Assist in patient and family education by providing health information and educational materials.
• Support the transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed.
• Provide instruction in Basic Life Support (BLS) requirements and perform IV access as needed.
• Undertake other duties based on departmental and patient care needs, including working rotating schedules (variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays) in a 24/7 complex health system.

Required Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Must possess one of the following certifications:
  • Current Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah
  • Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Utah
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA
  • Credentialed in ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) through AAMA
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through NCCT
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA
  • NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals
• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) in a 24/7 patient care environment.
• Ability to perform essential patient care functions as outlined.
• Proven phlebotomy skills and effective interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinic-specific specialty skills within six weeks of hire (note: specialty skills may require completion of basic competency testing).
• Capability to withstand physical demands, including prolonged periods on your feet, moving or lifting patients, and handling equipment.
• Comfortable working in intermediate healthcare conditions that may require lifting up to 50 pounds and entail exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.