PS Medical Assistant II

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

Do you have a passion for working with children and making a real difference in their lives? If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity in the world of pediatric orthopedic care, we’re seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team, where you’ll be supporting young patients and their families at four convenient locations:
Salt Lake, Lehi, Provo, and Layton. This position will require you to split time between two of these locations, with the possibility of covering at the others as needed. Best of all? There are no weekends required for this position!

Ready to make an impact in pediatric orthopedic care—and have your weekends free? We are interviewing immediately for this position. Apply today!

University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately*
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and for spouse, and dependent children after three years
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services
• Professional development opportunities
• A wellness program to promote health and quality of life

* For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election before your first paycheck.

Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits.

At our pediatric orthopedic clinic, you’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that makes a real difference in kids’ lives every day. If you’re excited to be part of a compassionate, fast-paced environment and you love variety in your work, we want YOU to join us!

Here’s a sneak peek at your daily tasks:

• Patient Care and History:
  You’ll greet pediatric patients and their families, collect important medical history, and help ensure each child feels comfortable, safe, and cared for.
• Casting & Clinic Care:
  Help apply and remove custom casts, assist with removing surgical pins, sutures, and post-op dressings, and guide patients on how to use braces, boots, crutches, splints, and other Durable Medical Equipment ( DME ).
• Clinic Support:
  Maintain clinic operations, document in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system with accuracy, and coordinate appointments and scheduling to ensure smooth day-to-day flow.
• Back Office Support:
  Answer patient calls, prep charts, and make post-op follow-up calls to support efficiency behind the scenes.

We’re looking for a dedicated team member who can take on essential functions with confidence and professionalism. Requirements:

• Essential
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform all job duties and provide quality care with a smooth clinic experience.
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Specialty Proficiency:
  Demonstrate proficiency in the clinic’s orthopedic skills within six weeks of hire. Specialty skills will be introduced after basic competency testing.
• Safety First:
  Potential exposure to bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants; adhere to safety protocols.
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to stand for long periods, transfer patients, hold extremities, and operate equipment; ability to move and position as required.

Required:

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential…