Full Time Optum Medical Coding Jobs in Bountiful, UT

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Details
Open Date
08/13/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45908B
Job Title
PS Medical Assistant I
Working Title
Medical Assistant I or II
Career Progression Track
UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Position is located on campus in the Student Union Building. Shifts are Monday-Friday with hours between 7:00 am - 6pm.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00987 - CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS &FAC PRAC
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
20-24 hourly
Close Date
11/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This position provides assistive care to patients at the RedMed Employee Clinic in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building on campus. The certified employee 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 encompasses clerical duties as a cross functional team member. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
This position is eligible for university benefits including; medical-dental-wellness coverage, an additional 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a), paid leave, paid holidays, tuition reduction for employees and family, free UTA transport pass and others.
See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/
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Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/207123
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• Front desk duties including answers telephones, greets and checks in patients, schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Skilled in using multiple computer programs and scheduling tools simultaneously.
• Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient's records, locating and compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic protocols such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel. Performs phlebotomy in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders.
• Performs autoclave maintenance and cleaning of sterile equipment after training.
• Assists in required documentation specific to worker's compensation injuries.
• Performs additional skills such as suture removal and injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal).
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms per University of Utah Health policy, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
• Performs occupational health services such as respirator fit tests, CAOHC hearing exams, and additional services as needed.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• May perform other duties based on department assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment.

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:

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

Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
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