PS Medical Assistant III
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 2, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
01/31/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37585B
Job Title
PS Medical Assistant III
Working Title
Medical Assistant III
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
00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$20.05 - $28.48 DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
| This is a clinical position, working alongside the surgeons, providers, and all other members of the Pediatric Orthopedic team as patients are seen in a clinical setting. This position is primarily at our at our Salt Lake and Riverton location but you may be asked to travel to our other locations for coverage/training at anytime.
Responsibilities
Essential Function
Required
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
01/31/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37585B
Job Title
PS Medical Assistant III
Working Title
Medical Assistant III
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
00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$20.05 - $28.48 DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
| This is a clinical position, working alongside the surgeons, providers, and all other members of the Pediatric Orthopedic team as patients are seen in a clinical setting. This position is primarily at our at our Salt Lake and Riverton location but you may be asked to travel to our other locations for coverage/training at anytime.
Responsibilities
Essential Function
- Room patients and obtain all pertinent medical history from patient/parents.
- Apply custom casts as well as removal of cast.
- Removal of surgical pins, sutures and other post-operative dressings in clinic.
- Scribe clinic notes in EMR with minimal mistakes.
- Fit and instruct patient how to use braces, boots, crutches, splints and any other DME.
- Collect any pertinent medication information from EMR for future clinics.
- Order imaging exams. Back office working including, answer patients calls, preparing charts, patient paperwork, making post op calls, scheduling and coordinating patient appointments, obtain prior authorization, check in and out patients. Charting in iCentra and EPIC.
- Ability 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.
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.
- Current 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 AAMA
- Currently credentialed in ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) through AAMA.
- Current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT
- Current 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.
- Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years experience do you have working as a Medical Assistant?
- less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3 years or more
- * Do you have a Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently certified as a Medical Assistant?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? Or will you receive your eCredential within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
