Details
Open Date 07/14/2023
Requisition Number PRN35709B
Job Title PS Administrative Assistant
Working Title Administrative Assistant
Job Grade D
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 AM – 4:30 PM, 30-minute lunch. Flexibility in schedule is available depending on employee and division needs and will be determined with division manager. May be required to work some evenings and weekends based on operational needs.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00944 - Pediatric Education
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $18.41 to $24.85
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics has an immediate opening for an experienced, highly motivated Administrative Assistant to support the Pediatric Education Enterprise Pediatric Residency Program. This position provides administrative support to the Program Director and Division Manager, in their mission to train pediatricians for successful careers in general pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties.
The Education Enterprise in the Department consists of 100+ pediatric residents, 50+ pediatric subspecialty fellows, and service lines that practice primarily at Primary Children’s Hospital ( PCH ), Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services building ( PCOS ), Primary Children’s Lehi Miller Campus, as well as various outside clinical practices.
This position is housed in the Pediatric Education Enterprise Office in the Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services building.
Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued within the Department of Pediatrics.
A skills assessment will be administered to measure written communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, and computer skills.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
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.
Essential Functions: Program Support
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in business or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and three years full-time secretarial experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and direct supervisory experience 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.
Preferences
Preferences:
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.
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Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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