PS Medical Assistant I
PS Medical Assistant I
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The South Main Pediatric Clinic at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant that shares our vision and passion for caring for children and their families. The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in facilitating the efficient delivery of patient care supporting the professional role of the licensed staff and providing support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to patients. Additional responsibilities include clerical functions data tracking and report completion. The Medical Assistant will have the opportunity to work side by side with world class professionals developing their skills and growing their career. If you are interested in becoming part of a team thats dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families we invite you to consider this opportunity. This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street Salt Lake City Utah. Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities including promotions within a defined career ladder. This position is fulltime 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required. 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 employee spouse and dependent children Flex spending accounts 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 patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures pulse rate pulse oximetry blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions. Completes patient admission or registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliancerelated documents for completeness and accuracy. Obtains and documents missing information required for completion of the registration. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member. Schedules patient appointments; contacts patients for rescheduling missed appointments and appointment reminders. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments CLIA Waived Lab tests such as urine dip stick Hgb Hct finger stick glucose hemoccults and reports results to the appropriate personnel. 6Performs specialty skills such as suture removal straight catheterization and injections (IM SQ and intradermal). 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 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 patients records obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes. Attends and completes mandatory inservices including electronic medical record HIPPA infection control safety CPR equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies. May apply leads and monitor 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. Disclaimer This 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. Comments 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 physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment are common elements 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 patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual.
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. Preferred Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
The South Main Pediatric Clinic at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant that shares our vision and passion for caring for children and their families. The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in facilitating the efficient delivery of patient care supporting the professional role of the licensed staff and providing support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to patients. Additional responsibilities include clerical functions data tracking and report completion. The Medical Assistant will have the opportunity to work side by side with world class professionals developing their skills and growing their career. If you are interested in becoming part of a team thats dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families we invite you to consider this opportunity. This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street Salt Lake City Utah. Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities including promotions within a defined career ladder. This position is fulltime 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required. 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 employee spouse and dependent children Flex spending accounts 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 patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures pulse rate pulse oximetry blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions. Completes patient admission or registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliancerelated documents for completeness and accuracy. Obtains and documents missing information required for completion of the registration. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member. Schedules patient appointments; contacts patients for rescheduling missed appointments and appointment reminders. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments CLIA Waived Lab tests such as urine dip stick Hgb Hct finger stick glucose hemoccults and reports results to the appropriate personnel. 6Performs specialty skills such as suture removal straight catheterization and injections (IM SQ and intradermal). 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 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 patients records obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes. Attends and completes mandatory inservices including electronic medical record HIPPA infection control safety CPR equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies. May apply leads and monitor 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. Disclaimer This 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. Comments 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 physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment are common elements 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 patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual.
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. Preferred Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
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