Job Details

Metabolic Clinic Coordinator

Position Number: 6226078
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Metabolic Clinic Coordinator

Job Summary

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for coordinating clinic functions for metabolic 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
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
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.
Medication related tasks include proposing prescription refills, complete and fax specialty prescription forms, speaking to pharmacies to clarify medications, sending 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 the 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.
Additional patient related tasks include placing scheduling requests, placing lab orders within and outside the local hospital, help complete letters of medical necessity, report labs and provider recommendations, email clinic reminders, mail filterer paper to PKU patients, and update patient database.
Work closely with the Genetics Clinic Coordinator to maintain smooth operations in the Division of Medical Genetics.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredOffice 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. DisclaimerThis 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.

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:

State approved EMT course.
One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
Medical Assisting education program.
University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.

Preferences
Preferences:

Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications, including e-mail, appointment scheduling, registration and medical records.
Problem-solving skills.
Two years of experience in a hospital, clinic or laboratory setting.
Patient registration or related experience also preferred.

Applicants will be screened according to preference.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41891B
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 completing the initial training period if 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: $18.50 to $24.96
Close Date: 8/13/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182461