Medical Assistant

Salary: $39,838.00 - $46,869.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706399
Division: VP Student Affairs
Department: Student Health Services
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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Position Announcement


At Utah Valley University, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting the health and well-being of a vibrant campus community. As a Medical Assistant, you will work closely with experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative outpatient setting, helping patients feel welcomed, informed, and cared for from their first interaction through treatment. This position offers the opportunity to combine clinical skills with patient-centered service, making a direct impact on the quality of care delivered every day.

This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy a fast-paced healthcare environment and take pride in balancing hands-on patient care with essential administrative responsibilities. At UVU, you'll gain valuable experience performing clinical procedures, assisting with patient triage, and contributing to an efficient, compassionate healthcare team while supporting the university's commitment to student success and community wellness.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
• Performs routine specialized procedures, such as venipuncture and sterile dressing changes under established protocols.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters, coordination of inpatient and outpatient care.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods, sterilization of surgical tools, and administration of injectable medications; CLIA representative for lab design and structure for quality assurance per state guidelines.
• Maintains stocks of medicines and medical supplies as necessary, including off-campus purchasing for liquid nitrogen, juices, etc.
• Patient assistance program director to assist students in receiving medication, completion of paperwork, and coordination with participating pharmaceutical companies.
• Maintains compliance with required Title IX protocols, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements, and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications


Graduation with a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience; OR any combination of job-related experience and education totaling one year.


Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of the Certification for Medical Assistance program.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• Knowledge of outpatient clinical administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and Title IX regulations.

Skills

• Skills in patient procedures and specialized tasks.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Personal and human relation skills.

Abilities

• Ability to educate patients as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to maintain confidential, quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to perform routine invasive procedures in accordance with established clinical protocol.
• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocol.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

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Do you hold a current Medical Assistant certification or have you completed an accredited Medical Assistant training program?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience assisting with direct patient care, including obtaining patient histories, taking vital signs, and assisting with medical examinations?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience performing venipuncture and other routine clinical procedures under established protocols?

• Yes
• No

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Are you experienced in administering injectable medications in a clinical setting, consistent with applicable regulations and clinical protocols?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have knowledge of infection control practices, sterilization procedures, and workplace safety standards in a healthcare environment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience assisting patients with medication assistance programs, insurance forms, or other healthcare-related paperwork?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience coordinating patient care, referrals, or follow-up services in an outpatient healthcare setting?

• Yes
• No

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Have you maintained medical records and ensured compliance with HIPAA privacy requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience managing or maintaining inventories of medical supplies and medications?

• Yes
• No

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Are you familiar with OSHA requirements and safe workplace practices in a healthcare environment?

• Yes
• No

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Have you worked in a laboratory setting subject to CLIA regulations or quality assurance standards?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 8+

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