Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Department of
Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty
divisions and service lines. This position provides patient care at the direction of a clinic manager and medical assistant supervisors. The
CNA provides assistive care to patients; facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care; supports the
professional role of licensed staff and providers; offers support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare
to patients; and assists with scribing and clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.

Positions are designed to provide
growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.

This position is primarily
based at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital âEUR” Miller Campus, located at 2250 N. Miller Campus Drive, Lehi, UT 84043. Incumbents
may also be required to work scheduled shifts at Intermountain Riverton Hospital âEUR” Primary Children’s Wing, located at 3741 W. 12600 S.,
Riverton, UT 84056, based on operational needs.

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

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent h
  ealth care coverage at affordable rates (see the
  Summary Comparison for more information)
• 
  14.2% retirement contributions
• 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, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical
  illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee
  discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and
  travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

Clinical Functions

• Act as
  a medical scribe to assigned providers, duties include: recording a medical provider’s interactions with patients, assisting with clerical
  duties related to medical documentation, filling out paperwork, summaries and letters, taking notes during patient visits and documenting
  them in the electronic health records system. Using a team approach to work effectively with multiple providers and communicating with
  patients professionally.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as
  recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, height/weight, and responses to standardized medical
  history questions.
• Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/families as delegated by the professional care
  provider.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes
  in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified
  by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs additional functions such as EKG’s.
• Acts as a
  chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested. Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and
  interventions.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Restocks set levels of
  medical supplies. Reports outdated supplies and necessary equipment repairs.
• Under the direction of licensed staff, schedules
  appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in
  patient’s records, locating and compiling department charts, and obtaining medical records from other providers/offices.
• Attends
  and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage, and procedures according to
  hospital and department policies.
• May assist with patient and family education by providing educational material and general health
  information to patients and family members.
• May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units
  as directed by licensed staff.

Care Coordination

• Schedules, coordinates, and monitor appointments, tests,
  and treatments/procedures.
• Maintains medical records and other information. Accurately documents patient history, physical and
  vital information into the medical record.
• Effectively uses computer applications as needed in the office setting.

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

• This
  position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require
  lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.
  Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health
  patients.

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 patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and
procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University
of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with
the State of Utah,or completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program or successful
completion of RN program.
For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbents have three months from completion of RN program to obtain
an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current
CNA.
Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three
months.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential
ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer
This job description has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to
the job.

Preferences
Department Preferences

• Effective communications skills on the phone, in
  writing, and via email.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a busy
  environment.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special
Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45693B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Availability Monday âEUR” Friday, 7:00 am âEUR” 6:00 pm. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Department: 00848 – Pediatric Administration
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: $17.00 – $23.48
Close
Date: 10/20/2026
Open Until Filled:

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