Medical Secretary
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 6, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
03/04/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37853B
Job Title
Medical Secretary
Working Title
Medical Secretary
Job Grade
UGR
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday
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
17.38 - 22.31
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Provides secretarial and administrative Dermatopathology office support. Performs a variety of pathology-related duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision. These include medical transcription, pathology case accessioning, interaction with ARUP and Huntsman Cancer Hospital departments and labs, stain and testing orders, and client services phone calls. Follows written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature, with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Provides administrative support to supervisor or department.
2. Fields client-services calls for the office and lab.
3. Accessions cases into the laboratory system and orders stains and testing as needed.
4. Transcribes Dermatopathologist dictation into pathology cases.
5. Tracks and logs all incoming/outgoing slides and blocks.
6. Communicates regularly with ARUP and Huntsman Cancer Hospital teams.
7. Files paperwork and slides.
8. Provides additional general office support for Dermatopathologists as needed.
Problem Solving
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time.
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.
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.
Preferences
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
03/04/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37853B
Job Title
Medical Secretary
Working Title
Medical Secretary
Job Grade
UGR
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday
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
17.38 - 22.31
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Provides secretarial and administrative Dermatopathology office support. Performs a variety of pathology-related duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision. These include medical transcription, pathology case accessioning, interaction with ARUP and Huntsman Cancer Hospital departments and labs, stain and testing orders, and client services phone calls. Follows written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature, with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Provides administrative support to supervisor or department.
2. Fields client-services calls for the office and lab.
3. Accessions cases into the laboratory system and orders stains and testing as needed.
4. Transcribes Dermatopathologist dictation into pathology cases.
5. Tracks and logs all incoming/outgoing slides and blocks.
6. Communicates regularly with ARUP and Huntsman Cancer Hospital teams.
7. Files paperwork and slides.
8. Provides additional general office support for Dermatopathologists as needed.
Problem Solving
- 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 when scheduling appointments, screening calls, coordinate procedures, tests and other treatments as it relates to the patients care.
- Ability to coordinate work processes with other departments, community, governmental or regulatory agencies and must understand the objective and policies governing the activities of the department and be able to effectively communicate this information to interested parties.
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time.
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.
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.
Preferences
- Patient registration or related field experience.
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have two years of secretarial experience, or equivalency?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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