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. University of Utah Pediatric clinic locations are primarily housed in Primary Children's Hospital outpatient clinics in Salt Lake City and Lehi. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to either location.
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.
Essential Functions
Clinical functions:
- Act as a medical scribe to assigned providers...
- Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures...
Care coordination and office functions:
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments...
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds...
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following: State approved EMT course; One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience...; Medical Assisting education program; University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.
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