Medical Assistant I

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.

Job location is at the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital Miller Campus, located at 2250 North Miller Campus Drive, Lehi, UT 84043.

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

Responsibilities

Clinical functions:

1. Act as a medical scribe to assigned providers...

Care coordination and office functions:

1. Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments...

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

Preferences

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