Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group includes 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines, delivering patient care under supervision and supporting licensing staff with basic healthcare tasks and clerical duties.

Positions offer a career ladder with growth and the potential for promotions.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current CNA certification in Utah or active enrollment in nursing education.
• If pursuing RN, must obtain RN license within three months or maintain CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as medical scribe and assist with clerical duties and documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs, and assist with procedures.
• Educate patients and families as directed by licensed staff; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of tests and appointments.
• Maintain clinics and patient rooms, restock supplies, and participate in infection control.

Skills

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Education

Nursing Assistant certification (Utah)

RN program enrollment or RN license

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/08/2026

Requisition Number PRN46434B

Job Title PS Health Care Assistant

Working Title Certified Nursing Assistant

Career Progression Track UGR

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Availability Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01101 - Pediatric Clinical Enterprise

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $17.00 - $23.48

Close Date 01/08/2027

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines. This position provides patient care at the direction of a clinic manager and medical assistant supervisors. The CNA provides assistive care to patients; facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care; supports the professional role of licensed staff and providers; offers support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to patients; and assists with scribing and clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.

Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.

University of Utah Pediatric clinic locations are primarily housed in Primary Children’s Hospital outpatient clinics in Salt Lake City and Lehi. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to either location.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Clinical Functions

• Act as a medical scribe to assigned providers, duties include: recording a medical provider’s interactions with patients, assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation, filling out paperwork, summaries and letters, taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system. Using a team approach to work effectively with multiple providers and communicating with patients professionally.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, height/weight, and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/families as delegated by the professional care provider.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ( CLIA ) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs additional functions such as EKG’s.
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested. Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Restocks set levels of medical supplies. Reports outdated supplies and necessary equipment repairs.
• Under the direction of licensed staff, schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and compiling department charts, and obtaining medical records from other providers/offices.
• Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR , equipment usage, and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• May assist with patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
• May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.

Care Coordination

• Schedules, coordinates, and monitor appointments, tests, and treatments/procedures.
• Maintains medical records and other information. Accurately documents patient history, physical and vital information into the medical record.
• Effectively uses computer applications as needed in the office setting.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. 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 his or her 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.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah,or completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program or successful completion of RN program.

For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbents have three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA .

Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.

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.

Preferences

Department Preferences

• Effective communications skills on the phone, in writing, and via email.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Type

Benefited Staff

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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.

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