Job Details

Medical Genetics Clinic Coordinator

Position Number: 6375113
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Medical Genetics Clinic Coordinator

Job Summary

Job Summary:
The Division of Pediatric Medical Genetics at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Medical Genetics Clinic Coordinator. The Medical Genetics Clinic Coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinic functions for genetic 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 (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
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:

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.
Additional patient related tasks include placing scheduling requests, placing lab orders within and outside the local hospital, helping complete letters of medical necessity, report labs and provider recommendations, email clinic reminders, mail filterer paper to PKU patients, and update patient database.
Medication related tasks include proposing prescription refills, complete and fax specialty prescription forms, speaking to pharmacies to clarify medications, send 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 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.
Work closely with the Genetics Clinic Coordinator to maintain smooth operations in the Division of Medical Genetics.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredHybrid (after training): Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Required
Two years of secretarial experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Successful completion of medical software training may be required by a certain date within some departments.

Preferred
Two years of experience in a hospital, clinic or laboratory setting.
Patient registration or related field experience.

Preferences
Department Preferences:

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

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42454B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
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 training is completed, provided it is 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.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $18.16 - $24.29
Close Date: 10/10/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185416