PS Medical Assistant II
Company: The University of Utah
Location: Ogden
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and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 /
Abilities 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. 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. One of the following
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. Or
equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years
of related work experience). 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.
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