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Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/06/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17184N
Job Title
Clinical Assistants
Working Title
Clinical Assistants
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
19
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Priority will be given to applicants able to work a midweek 6 hour daytime shift. Some weekend work is required. Minimum of 15 hours per week required.
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00239 - Pulmonary
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$14-20/hour
Close Date
10/06/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Clinical Assistants
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.
Provide operational support for clinical research activities. Process, enter, and validate project data. Prepare, handle, distribute, file, and archive clinical documentation and paperwork. May assist with ordering, tracking, and distributing study supplies. May interact with study participants to gather or disseminate information.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Clinical Assistant, I
Provide operational support for clinical research activities. Process, enter, and validate project data. Prepare, handle, distribute, file, and archive clinical documentation and paperwork. May assist with ordering, tracking, and distributing study supplies. May interact with study participants to gather or disseminate information. Entry-level support role. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.
Requires little to no related experience.
This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: SZ6561
Grade: S11
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Clinical Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Preferences
Priority will be given to applicants able to work a midweek 6 hour daytime shift. Some weekend work is required. Minimum of 15 hours per week required.
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.
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