Pay Per Chart Medical Coder Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/24/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45988B
Job Title
PS Medical Assistant I
Working Title
Triage MA
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
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Start and end times may vary within this timeframe).
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
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
$18.16 - $24.96
Close Date
11/24/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory clinical care operations as a Triage Medical Assistant. The division consists of 12 full-time faculty, 2 part-time faculty, 6 full-time APPs, 7 clinical nurses, and 1 research medical assistant that practice primarily at Primary Children's Hospital (PCH) and Primary Children's Outpatient Services Building, PCH Lehi.
The Triage Medical Assistant provides assistive care to patients. 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. Assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• 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

• Handle incoming medical calls; support patient care coordination by engaging with patients, families, clinical teams, and other stakeholders, conducting chart reviews, and problem-solving to address patient needs efficiently over the phone.
• Alert care providers to significant changes in patient conditions or other critical information.
• Place outbound calls, under physician direction, to relay results, reminders, and care instructions to patients and families.
• Process medication refill requests per division-specific protocol.
• Deliver patient education as directed and in line with Medical Assistant training, guidelines, care process models, and clinical guidelines.
• Assist providers and clinical staff with patient-related paperwork and other division-specific administrative functions as directed.
• Assist with scheduling of high-priority or urgent patients as directed by providers.
• Review of provider schedules and assist with filling clinic openings working from a patient waitlist / priority list.
• Maintenance of provider generated patient waitlist.
• Assist with scheduling of procedures, specifically bronchoscopies.
• Ensure strict adherence to patient privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Actively participate in customer service efforts and quality improvement initiatives.

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.
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.
Comments
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: 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.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
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:

• Proficiency in computer operations, including using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong typing and data entry skills with accuracy and speed.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service etiquette over the phone.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues and assist in problem-solving.

Applicants will be screened according to 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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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.