Medical Assistant I

Position Overview

University of Utah Health is a patient‐focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of people through excellent patient care, research, and education. This position provides assistive care to patients by facilitating the efficient delivery of patient care, supporting licensed staff, and performing routine clerical functions. As part of our team, you will help ensure a compassionate, collaborative, and innovative healthcare environment. EO/AA

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures including taking vital signs and recording medical history responses.
• Report observed patient concerns and changes in condition to licensed staff.
• Perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests and report results as required.
• Carry out additional skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization, and various injections (IM, Subq, intra-dermal).
• Assist as a chaperone during patient examinations and support with procedures as requested.
• Maintain and clean patient examination rooms and unit equipment, managing supplies and reporting maintenance needs.
• Handle telephones, forward messages, and schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests under direction.
• Perform routine clerical functions such as filing medical information, compiling charts, and assisting with billing entries.
• Attend and complete mandatory education including infection prevention, safety, CPR, and equipment usage training.
• Perform patient phlebotomy, apply leads, monitor diagnostic procedures, and assist in inpatient/family education as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation and instruct on Basic Life Support (BLS) requirements.
• Perform IV access and any other duties as assigned by the department.

Required Qualifications

• 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 (to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job, including enduring long periods on your feet, moving/lifting patients, and handling equipment
• Demonstrated effective communication and human relations skills
• Proficiency in clinic specialty skills within six weeks of hire (subject to successful completion of basic competency testing)