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Medical Assistant - Clinical Accessibility Assistant

Position Number: 6515358
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Medical Assistant - Clinical Accessibility Assistant

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant - Clinical Accessibility Assistant (CAA) to join our Pediatric Education Enterprise team. The CAA provides direct support to a resident physician in their pediatric trainee program, including personal care assistance for daily living needs such as feedings and bathroom-related tasks, scribing patient encounters, assisting with mobility, and supporting clinical tasks such as documentation, communication, and equipment setup. The role also includes attending rounds and educational activities, and helping meet residency certification requirements. This unique and meaningful position ensures the resident physician can fully participate in all aspects of their medical residency training and patient care responsibilities.

As a CAA, you will be an integral part of an inclusive and high-performing care team, contributing directly to patient care, health equity, and medical education. Your presence will help bridge accessibility with excellence in training and clinical delivery.

The position requires working across multiple clinical sites, including the University of Utah Hospital, University of Utah South Main Clinic, Primary Children's Hospital, Primary Children's Eccles Outpatient Services, Primary Children's Miller Campus (Lehi), ARUP, HELIX Tower, VA Hospital, and other affiliated locations. Candidates must have reliable transportation and the flexibility to work at several locations.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
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

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities
Essential FunctionsClinical Support

Scribe during patient encounters and assist in transcribing histories, exam findings, and medical decision-making into the electronic medical record (EMR).
Provide mobility support for physical tasks.
Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the provider.
Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.
Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors as directed by the provider.
May assist with admits, discharges, and transfer functions per unit standard as directed by the provider.
Assist with clinical tools and equipment during patient exams or bedside procedures.
Attend rounds, educational conferences, and team meetings alongside the resident.
Assist with completion of certification for PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and other pediatric residency training requirements.

Personal Care Assistance

Support daily living needs such as feeding and bathroom-related assistance (1-2x/day) with professionalism and respect.
Ensure comfort, hygiene, and accessibility in a busy hospital environment.

Professional Conduct

Uphold HIPAA and institutional standards for privacy, equity, and professional behavior.
Collaborate respectfully with patients, families, faculty, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff.
Model cultural humility and inclusive care practices.

CommentsEmployee 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 100 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.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

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.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

DisclaimerThis 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire

Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following:

State approved EMT course.
One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
Medical Assisting education program.
University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.

Preferences
Department Preferences

Experience in clinical settings and/or with medical scribing (required).
Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
Excellent listening and real-time transcription skills.
Strong interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence.
Comfort assisting with physical caregiving tasks in a professional context.
Flexibility, discretion, and a high level of dependability.
Able to assist with transfers, repositioning, and short-distance mobility support.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42949B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: This position is 40 hours per week, with variable scheduling based on the trainees rotating schedule. Availability is required Monday through Sunday between 5:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Regular and punctual attendance is required.The position requires working across multiple clinical sites, including the University of Utah Hospital, University of Utah South Main Clinic, Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens Eccles Outpatient Services, Primary Childrens Miller Campus (Lehi), ARUP, HELIX Tower, VA Hospital, and other affiliated locations. Candidates must have reliable transportation and the flexibility to work at several locations.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: $18.16 - $24.96
Close Date: 11/26/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187940