Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Open Date: 03/04/2026

Close Date: 03/11/2026

Requisition Number: PRN
44406B

Job Title:

Receptionists (

Working Title:

Receptionist)

Career Progression Track: S00

Track Level: S1 - Entry Level Support, S2 - Intermediate

FLSA Code:
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code:
Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 28

Full Time:
Full Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule

Summary:

M-W 9am-2pm, TH 8am-3pm, F 8am-2pm

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 02519 - Psychiatry - County Contracts

Location:

Campus

City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:
External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $17.00 - $19.00

This is an entry level receptionist position for an off-campus behavioral health clinic specializing in substance use and mental health assessments. Assessments are conducted by licensed clinical social workers and patients are recommended to community partners. This clinic does not provide direct substance use, mental health, or any other additional behavioral health treatment services. The clinic offers services to a diverse patient population and offers subsidized assessment costs for individuals unhoused, underemployed, unemployed, or who otherwise qualify.

Patients may also be involved in the legal system which is requiring them to obtain an assessment.

• Receptionist I | Pay: $17.00 – $17.65 |
  
  Description:
  
  Entry-level support role. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision. Typically requires little to no related experience.
• Receptionist II | Pay: $17.26 – $19.00 |
  
  Description:
  
  Mid-level support role. Complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.

• Perform administrative patient care and general office operational support.
• Schedules patient appointments and generates associated documentation.
• Processes appointment co-payments.
• Answers incoming phone calls and returns voicemails and emails.
• Receives, greets and directs individuals to appropriate person or office.
• Answers general questions about the assessment process, organization, treatment community, etc.
• Creates and maintains files.
• Position may also include generating mail, scanning documents, and other administrative tasks.
• Position requires basic word processing, Excel, and data entry knowledge.

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).

Receptionist, I:
Requires little to no related experience.

Receptionist, II:
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Background associated with behavioral health a plus. Patient communication skills.

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.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and 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.

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