Medical Assistant, MA, EMT, AEMT - South Jordan Health Center - Full Time
22 hours ago
South Jordan
This position provides assistive care to patients. The incumbent 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 assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. The responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures, reporting patient concerns, performing lab tests, performing additional skills, monitoring and cleaning examination rooms, answering telephones, assisting in clerical functions, attending mandatory education, performing patient phlebotomies, applying leads and monitoring for diagnostic procedures, assisting with patient education, assisting with patient transportation, instructing in Basic Life Support, performing IV access, and performing other duties based on department assigned. This position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required include availability to work variable and rotating shifts, ability to perform the essential functions of the job, demonstrated phlebotomy skills, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills, demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic's specialty skills, and ability to withstand the physical demands of the job. The qualifications required include current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential, and one of the following certifications: Advanced EMT, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Paramedic, ABR-OE, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification, NRCMA - Medical Assistant. Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department. The preferred qualifications include the ability to meet the working conditions and physical demands of the job, which may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to infectious diseases, and exposure to dangerous contaminants. Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking