PS Clinical Care Spec

Job Summary This is a University of Utah position located at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Clinical Care Specialist supports pediatric neurosurgeons by coordinating patient care in a multidisciplinary clinical setting. The role involves working with physicians, nurses, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, infusion, and clinic services to ensure the best possible treatment and outcome for patients. The Clinical Care Specialist plays a critical role in day‑to‑day operations: scheduling surgeries, attending clinics with providers, handling patient phone calls, and performing other administrative tasks to support optimal patient care. Responsibilities Coordinates patient care. Directs the scheduling of patient appointments with providers and ancillary services, and follows patients under treatment. Assures that patient needs are being met and that they understand the course of their treatment. Coordinates the management of patient questions. Triage patient questions to the appropriate provider or service and ensures follow through. Evaluates referrals from physicians and self‑referenced patients. Gathers needed medical information such as records, slides and films to assist in the evaluation of patient needs. Develops written protocols for communication to patients regarding treatment plans. Coordinates treatment‑planning conferences and facilitates presentations for these conferences with slides, films, pathology, etc. Assists with the communication of the treatment plan decisions to the patient, verbally and in writing. Acts as a liaison with other supportive care groups (social work, financial counseling, palliative care, nutrition, etc.). This job description is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Seldom: Exposure to infectious disease or oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids). Physical Requirements Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Communication, Nursing or related field, or equivalent (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required. Experience in oncology, multidisciplinary clinics, and/or working with high‑acuity, complex patients may be preferred. This position is patient‑sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. All patient‑sensitive employees must be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy, with limited exemptions allowed 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. Employment Details Full Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00‑4:30 or 8:30‑5:00. Occasional overtime may be required. Department: 00268 – Neurosurgery Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $52,500 – $65,000 DOE Close Date: 6/24/2026 Recruitment number: PRN44546B To apply, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah