"Medical Assistant Apprentice"

The Division of Pediatric South Main Clinic has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant Apprentice. This position provides assistive care to patients while completing clinical training hours as part of a Medical Assistant training program. The incumbent learns to 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. This position also learns to assist with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. All experiences in this role are to be under the direct supervision of current staff competent in the treatments performed and the population served.

This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. 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.

Essential Functions Under the direct supervision of current staff competent in treatments performed and the population served, the incumbent: Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, and responses to standardized medical history questions. 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 skills such as suture removal, and injections (IM, Subcutaneous and intra-dermal). Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs. Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and 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, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes. Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to University of Utah Health and department policies. May perform patient phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training. May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. May assist inpatient and family education by providing patients and family members educational material and general health information. May perform other duties based on department assigned.

Working 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. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job. 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.