Medical Secretary - Derm Laboratories

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$19.17–$24.60 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Clinical Laboratory, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Dermatology, Disability Accommodations, Government Regulations, Health Insurance, Hospital, Laboratory, Mail Processing, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Patient Care, Patient Registration, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Specimens/Samples, Spreadsheets, Telephone Skills, Word Processing

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, UT

POSTED

26 days ago

Details **Open Date** 06/23/2026 **Requisition Number** PRN45441B **Job Title** PS Medical Secretary **Working Title** Medical Secretary - Derm Laboratories **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, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **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** 19.17 - 24.60 **Close Date** 09/22/2026 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** This position provides secretarial and administrative support in a laboratory environment and is part of our receiving team. The receiving team oversees the registration and accessioning of all specimens that come through our laboratory. We specialize in Dermatopathology, Immunodermatology, and Oral Pathology and are a part of the Department of Dermatology. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients. **Responsibilities** **Essential Functions** 1. Provides administrative support to clinicians, supervisors and departments by coordinating various requests and needs. 2. Responsible for accessioning and registering all laboratory specimens. 3. Prepares and maintains accurate and orderly patient medical records. 4. Assists patients, patients’ families, referring physicians, and third party carriers to resolve patient related issues, including explaining various types of medical insurance plans. 5. Provides additional general office and laboratory support such as answering phones and responding to calls, filing, copying, and opening and processing mail. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/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 while working in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to coordinate work processes with other departments, community, governmental or regulatory agencies. **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** **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. Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.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. As perUniversity 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.

About the Company

University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE

1,500 to 1,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Education

FOUNDED

1850

WEBSITE

http://www.utah.edu/

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