About this role
University of Utah
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant will have a primary focus on care coordination for patients as well as Spanish interpretation services while engaged in basic healthcare activities. The Medical Assistant will serve as a qualified staff interpreter providing Spanish language interpretation, written translation and assistance in education for non-English speaking patients, their families and other internal and external customers. The Medical Assistant will provide assistance and support and will facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient, with a primary focus on Spanish speaking and high-risk patients. The Medical Assistant will administer medications as directed by supervising physician and according to State Law. The Medical Assistant will also assist with administrative/clerical functions.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
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14.2% retirement contributions
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Generous paid leave time
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11 paid Holidays per year
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50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
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Flex spending accounts
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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.
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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
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.
Responsibilities
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This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
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Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
Interprets communication between the staff or faculty and the Spanish speaking population. Translates written educational materials and documents in accordance with readability guidelines. (25%)
Utilizes Spanish language skills on non-English speaking patient population. Follows up to inquire about individuals’ status, answers questions and coordinates care under direction of physicians and nursing staff. (15%)
Assists with the preparation and smooth operation of the clinic by making patient charts, referral letters and clinic schedules. Answers patient questions regarding policies, co-payments, fee schedules, etc. Obtains medical and insurance information and enters information into the database. (10%)
Assists Spanish speaking patient population in completing medical, financial and related forms, and in accessing patient medical portal. (10%)
Maintains patient registries and utilizes them to manage patient care for specific patient populations. Maintains and updates patient care coordination notes in electronic medical records. (10%)
Assists with identification of “high-risk” patients (the chronically ill and those with special health care needs) and adds them to the patient registries for continuous follow up and monitoring. (10%)
Utilizes Spanish language skills on non-English speaking patient population to teach patient education and discharge planning in conjunction with physicians and nursing staff. (5%)
Coordinates Certificates of Medical Necessity, determines and collects payments due prior to procedure, and communicates ineligibility to physicians and patients when necessary. (5%)
Prepares patients for examination and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, and responses to standardized medical history questions. (