Clinical Assistant

Details

Open Date 07/09/2026

Requisition Number PRN17215N

Job Title Clinical Assistants

Working Title Clinical Assistant

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00224 - Internal Medicine Admin

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range DOQ

Close Date 09/18/2026

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

Job Summary

Clinical Assistant

Internal Medicine seeks a Clinical Study Assistant to support administrative operations and coordination of human subjects research studies.

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.

Responsibilities

Clinical Assistant, I

Provide operational support for clinical research activities.

1. Collects and compiles data from study patient interviews and enters into study database

2. Coordinates and schedules study visits and monitors completion of study assessments by enrolled participants

3. Enters demographic and other medical record information into study database

4. Contacts study participants in follow-up phase to ensure compliance with assessments and schedules follow-up visits as needed

5. Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of study treatment administered, and/or procedures followed.

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

7. Prepares and maintains regulatory documents

Job Code: SZ6561

Grade: S11

Expected Pay Range: $15.00 to $20.00, DOQ

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.

Preferences

1. University of Utah research experience

2. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, IATA Dangerous Goods, FDA , HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently preferred

3. Associates degree or equivalency

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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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.

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