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**Open Date** 06/03/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42083B

**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

weekdays

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

**Department** 00902 - Pediatric Urology Development

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 19.09 - 27.09

**Close Date** 09/03/2025

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

Job Summary

Full time role as a medical assistant to a busy Pediatric Urology office/clinic located at Primary Children’s Hospital.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

**This position is considered Category I:** Mandatory and required on campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at (insert work site) if they are healthy and without COVID -19 symptoms.

Responsibilities

Job duties include but are not limited to: interacting with patients, performing both clinical and administrative tasks such as taking vital signs, answering phones, scheduling appointments, helping doctors, coworkers and patients have an exceptional experience. Must have very strong multi-tasking skills.

Other duties may include:

1. Preparing patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responding to standardized medical history questions.

2. Monitoring and cleaning assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Completing inventory of supplies and reporting necessary equipment repairs.

3. Assisting in patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information.

4. Acting as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination, as requested, and assisting with procedures.

5. Answering telephones, triaging phone calls, and sending messages. Scheduling appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.

6. Performing additional skills such as stent removal and straight catheterization.

7. Coordinating referrals and obtaining pre-authorization from insurance companies for medications, supplies and treatments.

8. Completing patient registration, assisting patient with co-pays and account balances, and reconciling daily cash reports.

9. Reporting observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.

10. Attending and completing mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR , equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.

11. Assisting in routine clerical functions such as documentation of medical information in patients’ records, locating and compiling charts, and obtaining medical records from other providers.

12. Performing other administrative duties, projects, and committee assignments as needed.

This job description 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.

This job description 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.

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

Pediatric Urology is seeking someone with a positive attitude and good work ethic who is willing to learn new things. Someone who has the ability to multi-task and has strong computer skills. Experience working with patients and using EMRs.

Also preferred:

Knowledgeable in EPIC , Help2 and iCentra EMRs

**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

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