Details
Open Date
06/08/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17128N
Job Title
Hourly Research Assistants
Working Title
Cardiology Genetics Intern
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
19.20
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Part-time, 19.2 hours a week. Availability Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.
Is this a work study job?
No
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
$17.33 - $21.81
Close Date
09/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The cardiovascular genetic counseling team at University of Utah, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, is hiring a Cardiology Genetics Intern to perform clinical and administrative functions in support of genetic counseling services.
Most individuals in a genetic counseling internship position aspire to apply to a graduate genetic counseling program. Applicants may also be interested in unique health care positions, human genetics, or cardiology.
Employee Health Requirements:
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
Essential Functions
- Assist with daily operations.
- Screen and evaluate new and follow-up referrals.
- Administrative calls to patients, healthcare providers, and genetic testing laboratories.
- Assist with the coordination of genetic testing, initiate genetic test forms, transportation of samples, resolve problems with missing samples, missing signatures, etc.
- Assist with case preparation.
- Collection of relevant medical records and lab reports, medical records review, HIPAA authorizations, records release forms, and coordination of patient intake forms.
- Digitize pedigrees.
- Review and upload forms and results into EMR
- Update patient tracking database.
- Maintain tracking metrics.
- Stock testing kits.
- Screen phone calls, answer questions about the status of insurance authorization, status of genetic testing, etc.
- Aid with the insurance approval process.
- Liaise with other hospital departments as needed in support of clinic operations.
- Coordinating prospective shadows in clinic.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Research Assistant, I
Requires little to no related experience.
This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: SZ8211
Grade: S14
Expected Pay Range: $17.33 – $21.81
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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:
Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Preferences
Preferences
- Associates degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
- Communicate effectively, both over the telephone and in person to patients, team members and other healthcare professionals.
- Excellent organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, efficient, timely, and thorough.
- Works well both independently, with little supervision, and in a team setting.
- Knowledge of genetics and genetic concepts or desire to learn.
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Experience working with patients and/or administrative experience in a medical office is preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple interruptions and changing priorities while still maintaining task completion.
- Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
- Clerical or customer service experience.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Applicants will be screened according to preferences.
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 pageOnline reports may be submitted at
https://oeo.utah.edu
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