Medical Assistant - MA, EMT, AEMT - Clinical Neurosciences - 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 all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests.
• Performing additional skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization, and injections.
• Acting as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination.
• Monitoring and cleaning assigned patient examination rooms.
• Answering telephones, forwarding telephone messages, and scheduling appointments.
• Assisting in routine clerical functions.
• Attending and completing mandatory education.
• Performing patient phlebotomies.
• Applying leads and monitoring for diagnostic procedures.
• Assisting with inpatient and family education.
• Assisting with transportation of patients.
• Instructing in Basic Life Support.
• Performing IV access.
• Performing other duties based on department assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Qualifications : Licenses Required :

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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 79005

Reg / Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule M- F 0700-1730, times vary

Clinical / Non-Clinical Status Clinical

Location Name Clinical Neurosciences Center

Workplace Set Up On-site

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department UUH OPC 30N CNC NEUROLOGY CL

Category Nursing Support