Job Details

PS Clinical Care Spec

Position Number: 6775384
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

PS Clinical Care Spec

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination of patient care in a multidisciplinary clinical setting. Works with various providers and services to ensure the best possible treatment and outcome for patients. Coordinates necessary patient care services with physicians, nurses, lab, radiology, pharmacy, infusion and clinics.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities
Coordinates patient care. Directs the scheduling of patient appointments with providers and ancillary services. Follows patients under treatment. Assures that patient needs are being met and that they understand the course of their treatment. Coordinates the management of patient questions. Triage patient questions to the appropriate provider or service and ensure follow through. Evaluates referrals from physicians and self-referred patients. Gathers needed medical information such as records, slides and films to assist in the evaluation of patient needs. Develops written protocols for communication to patients regarding treatment plans. Coordinates treatment-planning conferences. Coordinates presentations for conferences with slides, films, pathology, etc. Assists with the communication of the treatment plan decisions to the patient, verbally and in writing. Acts as a liaison with other supportive care groups (social work, financial counseling, palliative care, nutrition, etc.).

This job description 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.Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Communication, Nursing or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required. Experience in oncology, multidisciplinary clinics, and/or working with high-acuity, complex patients may be preferred.

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.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43745B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 9:00 - 5:00
Department: 00234 - Geriatrics
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 52,706 - 62,386
Close Date: 12/12/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193210