Triage MA I / EMT / AEMT

PS Medical Assistant I

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking experienced Medical Assistants to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines. This position supports the Clinical Enterprise Triage team and provides assistive care to patients and their families. Triage incumbents facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care, support the professional role of the licensed staff, and provide support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. In this position, incumbents also assist with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. Incumbents will support designated pediatric subspecialties, with opportunities to expand and work closely with multiple disciplines. The Triage team works from the University Pediatric Patient Access Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to this location. This position is not responsible for direct patient clinical care. Primary functions include patient care coordination in a call center, separate from clinic locations. The primary job location is 200 S 250 E, Salt Lake City, UT.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services
• Professional development opportunities

Additional amenities include a free membership to the onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment; an outdoor patio / terrace featuring seating and outdoor games; and a variety of food truck services.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Responsibilities

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

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The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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Preferences

Preferences :

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.