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**Open Date** 05/29/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42043B

**Job Title** PS Medical Assistant II

**Working Title** Medical Assistant II - RedMed Campus Clinic

**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

The position is located on campus in the Student Union Building. The shift has the potential option of being four 10-hour shifts from 7am-6pm or five 8-hour shifts with hours between 7am and 6 pm. It will be determined considering both the employee’s preference and the business needs of the clinic.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00987 - CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS &FAC PRAC

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $23 - $26.50 hourly

**Close Date** 08/29/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position provides assistive care to patients at the RedMed Employee Clinic in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building on campus. The certified employee 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 encompasses clerical duties as a cross functional team member. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

This position is eligible for university**benefits**including;**medical-dental-wellness coverage**, an additional immediately vested**14.2% of salary employer contribution**to retirement (401a),**paid leave**,**paid holidays**,**tuition assistance**for employees and family,**free UTA transport pass**and others. See details at:**https://benefits.utah.edu/**Total Compensation Calculator**

Please apply at:**https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183197**

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

* Front desk duties including; answers telephones, greets and checks in patients, schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests

* Utilizes multiple computer programs and scheduling tools simultaneously

* 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

* Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic protocols such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, respirations, 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

* Performs phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders

* Performs autoclave maintenance and cleaning of sterile equipment after training

* Assists in required documentation specific to worker’s compensation injuries

* Performs additional tasks such as suture removal and injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal)

* Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination and assists with procedures

* Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms per University of Utah Health policy, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs

* Performs occupational health services such as respirator fit tests, CAOHC hearing exams, and additional services

* Attends and completes mandatory education including; infection prevention and control, safety, CPR , equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies

* Perform other duties as assigned

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:

1. Current Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah.

2. Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Utah.

3. Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA ) through AAMA

4. Currently credentialed in ABR -OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) through AAMA .

5. Current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant ( RMA ) through AMT

6. Current certification as a National Certified Medical Assistant ( NCMA ) through NCCT .

7. Current Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA .

8. 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

**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/

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