Medical Assistant II (Peds)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, dental, and wellness

14.2% retirement contributions

Generous paid leave

11 paid Holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and at

Flex spending accounts

Free transit on most UTA services

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant II (Peds) to support pediatric orthopedic care across four locations: Salt Lake, Lehi, Provo, and Layton. The role splits time between sites with no weekend requirements, working Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm to help ensure smooth patient flow and family-centered care.

Join a dedicated team in a fast-paced clinic, receive a comprehensive benefits package, and contribute to high-quality pediatric care in a respected university

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in pediatric care environments is helpful.
• Strong communication with families and children.
• Ability to handle scheduling and multi-site coverage.

Responsibilities

• Greet pediatric patients and families, collect medical history, and ensure patient comfort.
• Assist with casting, clinic care, and post‑operative tasks as needed.

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/06/2026

Requisition Number PRN46411B

Job Title PS Medical Assistant II

Working Title Medical Assistant II (Peds)

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

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

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $19.00-$23.00 DOE

Close Date 01/06/2027

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

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for working with children and making a real difference in their lives? If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity in the world of pediatric orthopedic care, look no further! We’re seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team, where you’ll be supporting young patients and their families at four convenient locations: Salt Lake, Lehi, Provo, and Layton. This position will require you to split time between two of these locations, with the possibility of covering at the others as needed. Best of all? There are no weekends required for this position!

University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates

• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately*

• Generous paid leave time

• 11 paid Holidays per year

• 50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years

• Flex spending accounts

• Free transit on most UTA services

• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

• Professional development opportunities

• A wellness program to promote health and quality of life

• Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php

Responsibilities

At our pediatric orthopedic clinic, you’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that makes a real difference in kids’ lives every single day. If you’re excited to be part of a compassionate, fast-paced environment, and you love variety in your work, we want YOU to join us!

Here’s a sneak peek at your daily tasks:

• Patient Care and History: You’ll be the friendly face greeting our pediatric patients and their families, collecting important medical history, and making sure each child feels comfortable, safe, and cared for.

• Casting & Clinic Care: Help apply and remove custom casts, assist with removing surgical pins, sutures, and post‑op dressings,