Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - Orthopedics - PRN

Position Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. In this role, you will provide assistive care to patients by facilitating efficient delivery of patient care, supporting licensed staff, and performing basic clerical functions. You will also help with tasks such as taking vital signs, assisting in diagnostic procedures, and preparing patients for examinations. EO/AA

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center nationally recognized for academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures by 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 CLIA Waved Lab tests as identified by the 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 examinations and assists with procedures.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms and unit areas, reporting supply issues and equipment repairs.
• Answers telephones, forwards messages, and assists licensed staff with scheduling appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Assists with routine clerical functions such as filing medical records, compiling department charts, obtaining records from other providers, and entering billing charges.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention, safety protocols, CPR, and equipment usage in accordance with hospital policies.
• May perform patient phlebotomy following specialized training and per clinic procedures and physician orders.
• May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKG, ultrasound) under direct supervision.
• May assist with inpatient and family education by providing educational materials and general health information.
• May assist with the transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed.
• May instruct in Basic Life Support (BLS) requirements.
• May perform IV access.
• May perform other duties based on department assignment.
• Important: This position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing needs of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential.

Required Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Must hold 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.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA.
• Credentialed in ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) through AAMA.
• Current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT.
• Current certification as a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through NCCT.
• Current Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA.
• Current certification as a NRCMA – Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals.