Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - Women's Health / OB GYN - Full Time

University Of Utah Health Job Posting

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. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. 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.

This position provides assistive care to patients. The incumbent facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care, supports the professional role of the licensed staff, and provides support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. This position also assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures, reporting patient concerns and changes in condition, performing lab tests, acting as a chaperone for health care providers, monitoring and cleaning patient examination rooms, answering telephones, assisting in routine clerical functions, attending mandatory education, and performing patient phlebotomy and other duties based on department assigned.

Knowledge and skills required include human relation and effective communication skills, proficiency in the specific clinic's specialty skills, and the ability to withstand the physical demands of the job.

Qualifications required include verifiable completion of one of the following : state approved EMT course, one year of medical assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting, medical assisting education program, or University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program. Licenses required include current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.

Working conditions and physical demands include lifting and moving patients, exposure to infectious diseases, and exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids.

To inquire about this posting, email : careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement : University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination / . Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu / . The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

Requisition Number : 79014

Reg / Temp : Regular

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule : As Needed

Clinical / Non-Clinical Status : Clinical

Location Name : Madsen Health Center

City : Salt Lake City

State : UT

Department : UUH OPC 35A WOMENS HEALTH CARE

Category : Nursing Support