AEMT/Medical Assistant I (MA)-Westridge Health Center West Valley Job Opening

• 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• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.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.

Qualifications

Required

• One of the above listed medical assisting certifications/credentials must be attained within six months of hire.

Licenses Required

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month 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.

• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.