Medical Assistant I

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics
at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking medical assistants to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory
group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines. The Medical Assistant provides assistive care to patients;
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 patients; and assists with scribing and clerical functions as a
multi-skilled auxiliary worker.

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.

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

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
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.
DisclaimerThis 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. Essential FunctionsClinical functions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
4. Reports all observed
   patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
5. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
   Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
6. Performs additional skills such as
   suture removal, injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal), EKG, and allergy skin testing.
7. Acts as a chaperone for health care
   providers during patient examination as requested. Assists provider with procedures, treatments and interventions.
8. Monitors and
   cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Restock set levels of medical supplies. Reports outdated supplies
   and necessary equipment repairs.
9. Under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic
   tests.
10. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and compiling
    department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers/offices.
11. Attends and completes mandatory education including
    infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
12. May
    assist with patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family
    members.
13. May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
14. May perform other duties based on department assigned.

Care coordination and office functions:

1. Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments, inpatient/outpatient admissions, tests and treatments/procedures.
2. Maintain
   medical records and other information. Accurately document patient history, physical and vital information into the medical record.
3. Maintain inventory of medications or supplies used to treat patients.
4. Conduct pre-authorizations in accordance with third party
   insurer requirements.
5. Effectively use computer applications as needed in the office setting.
6. Effective communications
   skills on the phone, in writing and via email.

CommentsWorking Conditions and Physical Demands Employee 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 50 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 above job description
reflects the general physical and mental demands and environmental conditions required to perform the essential functions for this position.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time. The University of Utah
Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended and Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and extends
reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. A qualified applicant must be able to perform the
essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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

• Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following:

1. State approved EMT course.
2. One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare
   setting.
3. Medical Assisting education program.
4. University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.

Preferences

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or equivalent (EMT).

Applicants will be
screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45692B
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: $18.16 – $24.96
Close Date: 10/20/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9712707“”>https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205743

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