Job Description

Details



Open Date

11/03/2025



Requisition Number

PRN43477B



Job Title

Clinical Assistants



Working Title

Clinical Study Assistant



Career Progression Track

S00



Track Level

S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support



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, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.



VP Area

U of U Health - Academics



Department

00848 - Pediatric Administration



Location

Campus



City

Salt Lake City, UT



Type of Recruitment

External Posting



Pay Rate Range

Depends on Experience



Close Date

02/03/2026



Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)



Job Summary

Job Summary:

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.



The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Clinical Assistant. This position will provide operational support for clinical research activities. Process, enter, and validate project data. Prepare, handle, distribute, file, and archive clinical documentation and paperwork. May assist with ordering, tracking, and distributing study supplies. Collect research data and documents from study participants from medical records and clinical setting.



The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.



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



+ 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:

Provide operational support for clinical research activities. Process, enter, and validate project data. Prepare, handle, distribute, file, and archive clinical documentation and paperwork. May assist with ordering, tracking, and distributing study supplies. May interact with study participants to gather or disseminate information.



1. Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources including patient research participants and electronic medical records



2. May enter data into a PC or computer terminal. Enters data into electronic data capture systems/databases/spreadsheets, and maintains with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety.



3. Assists senior research coordinator in identifying potential study participants and may assist in explaining and obtaining informed consent.



4. Maintain supply inventory, including ordering supplemental test articles and returning unused test articles to sponsor.



5. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents as required by FDA guidelines.



6. Determines visit windows from protocol, schedules subject visits and sends visit reminders. Determines length of visits and coordinates related facility and equipment availability. Ensures study visits and procedures do not conflict with existing schedules. Coordinates study visits between participants and clinic staff.



7. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Assists team with specific study assignments and timelines.



8. Assists in reporting and tracking adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.



9. Assists in proper collection processing and shipment of lab specimens according to protocol directions.



10. Completes, audits, corrects CRFs, relays CRFs to sponsor.



11. May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents.



The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.



Clinical Assistant, I



Entry-level support role. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.



Requires little to no related experience.



This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Expected Pay Range:

$13.95 to $16.71



Clinical Assistant, II



Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.



Requires at least 1 year of related experience.



This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Expected Pay Range:

$18.63 to $22.32

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.



Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).



Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Assistant, I:

Requires little to no related experience.

Clinical Assistant, II:

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.



Preferences

Preferences:

+ Phlebotomy skills/certification



+ Preference will be given to individuals with a Bachelor's Degree and/or research experience.



Applicants will be screened according to 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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.



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



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