As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position serves as the initial point of contact for the patient as they arrive at their care destination. Responsibilities include greeting and registering patients, scheduling basic appointments, managing phone communications, and collecting payments according to defined processes. Interaction with patients is primarily limited to the check-in process. The role involves following specific instructions and guidance from supervisors to ensure consistency and adherence to department protocols. Routine tasks include exchanging information to maintain smooth clinic operations, supporting patient interactions, and overseeing the waiting room.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions- Greets and assists patients and visitors with check-in, completing all necessary registration steps in Epic, including insurance verification, demographic updates, obtaining signatures on forms, and point-of-service payments.
- Communicates clearly to clinic staff, providers, and care teams, to support a smooth process and positive experience for everyone.
- Schedules appointments, including follow-up visits, ensuring coordinated visits with doctors, radiology, and labs when needed. Manages waitlist or basic referral coordination as needed.
- Manages phone communications by answering calls, addressing voicemails, and handling telephone encounters efficiently.
- Reconciles appointment statuses, closes and reconciles cash drawers, and ensures accurate financial reporting.
- Assists patients with self-registration and arrival processes (MyChart & kiosks), educates them on forms and requirements, and troubleshoots any issues.
- Assists with completing questionnaires and obtaining applicable release forms, guides patients to correct areas, and provides wayfinding support.
- Reviews and works to refine scheduling to optimize appointments and ensure accuracy.
- Basic understanding of clinic scheduling, registration, and referral processes in Epic
- Basic knowledge of insurance entry and verification processes in Epic.
- Familiarity with patient tools such as MyChart & kiosks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle financial transactions accurately.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
- Ability to provide clear instructions and guidance to patients.
- Ability to facilitate effective communication between patients and clinical teams.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare or customer service role.
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or customer service role
University of Utah Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about University of Utah and has not been reviewed or approved by University of Utah.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement contributions on both the academic campus and U of U Health are notably strong, with automatic contributions and additional voluntary savings options. This emphasis makes long-term financial benefits a distinctive part of the total compensation offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices, robust mental-health support through the Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs create a comprehensive health offering. Network options and wellness incentives further enhance coverage quality.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave policies provide options for fully paid periods or extended partial-pay leave for staff, with parallel provisions at U of U Health. Separate frameworks for faculty include modified duties and leave arrangements during family transitions.
University of Utah Insights
What We Do
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores. See more about University of Utah Health Care at http://healthcare.utah.edu/index.php




