Medical Assistant Apprentice
Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric South Main Clinic has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant Apprentice. 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.
About the Role
This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
- 14.2% retirement contributions
- Generous paid leave time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Flex spending accounts
- University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
- Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
- Professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of current staff competent in treatments performed and the population served, the incumbent:
- 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 CLIA waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
- Performs skills such as suture removal, and injections (IM, Subcutaneous and intra-dermal).
- Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
- Maintains 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 University of Utah Health and department policies.
- May perform patient phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training.
- 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 patients and family members educational material and general health information.
- May perform other duties based on department assigned.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. 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. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
- Concurrent enrollment in the University of Utah Medical Assistant certification program or Mountainland Program.
- Completion of a signed MA Apprenticeship Repayment Agreement.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45563B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 40 hours per week.
Schedule availability: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Regular, punctual, and onsite attendance is required.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: $16.00 - $21.50
Close Date: 10/6/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205009