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Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/09/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17215N
Job Title
Clinical Assistants
Working Title
Clinical Assistant
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
10
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00224 - Internal Medicine Admin
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
DOQ
Close Date
09/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Clinical Assistant
Internal Medicine seeks a Clinical Study Assistant to support administrative operations and coordination of human subjects research studies.
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.
Responsibilities
Clinical Assistant, I
Provide operational support for clinical research activities.

1. Collects and compiles data from study patient interviews and enters into study database
2. Coordinates and schedules study visits and monitors completion of study assessments by enrolled participants
3. Enters demographic and other medical record information into study database
4. Contacts study participants in follow-up phase to ensure compliance with assessments and schedules follow-up visits as needed
5. Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of study treatment administered, and/or procedures followed.
6. Maintain study supply inventory, including ordering supplemental test articles and returning unused test articles to sponsor
7. Prepares and maintains regulatory documents

Job Code: SZ6561
Grade: S11
Expected Pay Range: $15.00 to $20.00, DOQ
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

1. University of Utah research experience
2. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, IATA Dangerous Goods, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently preferred
3. Associates degree or equivalency

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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