Medical Assistant II Ogden

Company: University of Utah
Location: Ogden
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

**Details****Open Date** 04/28/2022**Requisition Number** PRN30367B**Job Title** PS Medical Assistant II**Working Title** Medical Assistant II Ogden**Job Grade** UGR**FLSA Code** Nonexempt**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes**Standard Hours per Week** 40**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time**Shift** Day**Work Schedule Summary****VP Area** U of U Health \- Academics**Department** 00237 \- Nephrology**Location** Other**City** Ogden, UT**Type of Recruitment** External Posting**Pay Rate Range** $17\.65\-$23\.00**Close Date****Open Until Filled** Yes**Job Summary**This position provides assistive care to patients\. The certified incumbent 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 the patient\. This position also assists with clerical functions as a multi\-skilled auxiliary worker\. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law\.**Responsibilities**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\. May perform patient phlebotomies in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training\.Performs additional skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization and injections \(IM, Subq and intra\-dermal\)\.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with procedures\.Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs\.Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction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 hospital and department policies\.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 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\.May instruct in Basic Life Support \( BLS \) requirements\.May perform IV access\.May perform other duties based on department assigned\.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesAbility to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above\.Demonstrated phlebotomy skills\.Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills\.Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire\. \*Specialty skills may not be performed until after the new hire completed basic competency testing\.Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job\.Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment\.**Minimum Qualifications**RequiredCurrent RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system\. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire\.One of the followingCurrent Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah\.Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Utah\.Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant \( CMA \) through AAMACurrently credentialed in ABR \-OE \(Assessment\-Based Recognition in Order Entry\) through AAMA \.Current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant \( RMA \) through AMTCurrent certification as a National Certified Medical Assistant \( NCMA \) through NCCT \.Current Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA \.Current certification as a NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals\.If candidate is not certified upon hire, they must have completed an accredited Medical Assisting program before date of hire\.One of the indicated certifications must be obtained within six months of hire\.**Preferences**Preferences will be given to those candidates willing to travel to additional outreach clinics, for back\-up coverage\.**Type** Benefited Staff**Special Instructions Summary****Additional Information**_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students\.__Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply\. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law\. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities\.__The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy\-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status\. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106\. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment\. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both\.__To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:__Director/ Title IX Coordinator__Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action \( OEO /AA\)__135 Park Building__Salt Lake City, UT 84112__801\-581\-8365__oeo@utah\.edu__Online reports may be submitted at_ _oeo\.utah\.edu__For more information:_ _https://www\.utah\.edu/nondiscrimination/_**_To inquire about this posting, email:_** employment@utah\.edu \(%20employment@utah\.edu\) _or call 801\-581\-2300\.__The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems \("URS"\)\. Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement \(usually the first day of work\)\. Contact Human Resources at \(801\) 581\-7447 for information\. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post\-retirement rules and restrictions\. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at \(801\) 366\-7770 or \(800\) 695\-4877 or University Human Resource Management at \(801\) 581\-7447 if you have questions regarding the post\-retirement rules\.__This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen\._

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