Laboratory Secretary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Open Date 06/23/2026 Requisition Number PRN45441B Job Title PS Medical Secretary Working Title Medical Secretary - Derm Laboratories 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 VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 19.17 - 24.60 Close Date 09/22/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Responsibilities

1. Provides administrative support to clinicians, supervisors and departments by coordinating various requests and needs.
2. Responsible for accessioning and registering all laboratory specimens.
3. Prepares and maintains accurate and orderly patient medical records.
4. Assists patients, patients' families, referring physicians, and third party carriers to resolve patient related issues, including explaining various types of medical insurance plans.
5. Provides additional general office and laboratory support such as answering phones and responding to calls, filing, copying, and opening and processing mail.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated organizational, human relations, and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
• The incumbent may be required to prioritize tasks received from multiple staff members and determine the order of importance.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to coordinate work processes with other departments, community, governmental or regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

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