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**Open Date** 05/13/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41891B

**Job Title** PS Medical Assistant I

**Working Title** Metabolic Clinic Coordinator

**Job Grade** UGR

**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

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, ~ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available after completing the initial training period if supported by operational needs. Employees with an approved hybrid telework schedule are expected to provide their own home office space, internet connection, telephone, and have the ability to work independently.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00848 - Pediatric Administration

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $18.50 to $24.96

**Close Date** 08/13/2025

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

Job Summary

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating clinic functions for metabolic services offered by the Division of Medical Genetics in the University of Utah School of Medicine. This position is integrated with Primary Children’s Hospital and will access electronic medical records, facilitate referrals and laboratory studies, and track all aspects of related care.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Excellent**health care 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, spouse, and dependent children

+ **Flex spending accounts**

+ **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 Functions:

+ Administratively coordinates all aspects of metabolic services and non-research therapies. This entails responding to medical record messages and answering patient questions with the help of the provider.

+ Medication related tasks include proposing prescription refills, complete and fax specialty prescription forms, speaking to pharmacies to clarify medications, sending SignNow to appropriate provider.

+ Communicating with staff in the Newborn Screening Program in the Utah Department of Health and ARUP .

+ Work with clinic RN on specialty medication infusions, including meeting with pharmaceutical companies that provide medications, help place infusion orders, and work with the preauthorization team as necessary.

+ Provide oversight of all clinic processes, including integration of trainees with the clinic team members, and provision of available clinic resources to support patients, families, and fellow team members.

+ Additional patient related tasks include placing scheduling requests, placing lab orders within and outside the local hospital, help complete letters of medical necessity, report labs and provider recommendations, email clinic reminders, mail filterer paper to PKU patients, and update patient database.

+ Work closely with the Genetics Clinic Coordinator to maintain smooth operations in the Division of Medical Genetics.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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.

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.

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

Preferences:

+ Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications, including e-mail, appointment scheduling, registration and medical records.

+ Problem-solving skills.

+ Two years of experience in a hospital, clinic or laboratory setting.

+ Patient registration or related experience also preferred.

_Applicants will be screened according to preference._

**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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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