Medical Assistant II

This is a clinical position, working alongside the surgeons, providers, and all other members of the Pediatric Orthopedic team.
This position is primarily located at our Salt Lake and Riverton locations but may be asked to travel to our other locations for coverage/training at any time.
Responsibilities Essential Functions Rooms patients and obtains all pertinent medical history from patients/parents.
Applies custom casts as well as removal.
Removal of surgical pins, sutures and other post-operative dressings in clinic.
Scribe clinic notes in EMR with minimal mistakes.
Fits and instructs the patient on how to use braces, boots, crutches, splints and any other DME.
Collects any pertinent medication information from EMR for future clinics.
Orders imaging exams.
Back office work, answering patients’ calls, preparing charts, and patient paperwork, making post-op calls, scheduling and coordinating patient appointments, obtaining prior authorization, checking in and out patients.
Charting in iCentra and EPIC.
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.
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.
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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 * 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 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.
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2169 Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.
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2169 after submission Open Date 01/31/2024 Requisition Number PRN37584B Job Title PS Medical Assistant II Working Title Medical Assistant II 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 $18.
53 - $22.
42 DOE Close Date Open Until Filled Yes