OVERVIEW

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health 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. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides assistive care to patients while completing clinical training hours as part of a Medical Assistant training program. The incumbent learns to facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care, support the professional role of the licensed staff, and provide support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. This position also learns to assist with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. All experiences in this role are to be under the direct supervision of current staff competent in the treatments performed and the population served.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• This hiring department is responsible for assessing new employee’s skills, identifying gaps, and coordinating further education.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations 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 has completed basic competency testing.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Required

• Concurrent enrollment in the University of Utah Medical Assistant certification program or Mountainland Program.
• Completion of a signed MA Apprenticeship Repayment Agreement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed