Program Specialist I

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Utah's Correctional Health Services is seeking a Program Specialist I to coordinate specialized agency support services for Clinical Administrators and serve as the liaison for inmate family communication and orientation.

The role involves independent decision-making, travel coordination, reviewing medical grievances, calendar management, and supporting administrative tasks across Clinical Services.

Qualifications

• Be a self starter.
• Have effective administration skills.
• Ability to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• As a Program Specialist, make independent decisions and solve problems quickly and correctly.
• Assist Clinical Services in controlling expenditures.
• Coordinate travel and conference requests.
• Act as Clinical Services representative in meetings.
• Review and respond to medical grievances from inmates.
• Assist in tracking documentation of medical appointments with off-site providers.
• Maintain and distribute all on-call calendars for Clinical Services Administration and Medical staff.
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, and take and prepare meeting minutes.
• Create spreadsheets.
• Audit telecommunication, electronics and computer equipment for Clinical Services.
• Computer and telecommunication equipment tracking and inventory.
• Assist in personnel duties.

Skills

Self-starter

Administration skills

Ability to learn new programs

Tools

EMR Fusion

EMR Epic

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $27.34

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | [e-mail]

Application Deadline – 9/15/2026*

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing clinical services, this is the job for you.

Correctional Health Services is seeking to hire a Program Specialist I. The individual hired for this position will coordinate specialized agency support services for Clinical Administrators in a variety of assignments, and work as the liaison for inmate family communication/orientation.

Day-to-day Responsibilities Of This Position

• As a Program Specialist working within the Clinical Bureau, you will be required to make independent decisions and solve job related problems quickly and correctly.
• You will also perform support service duties including:
• Assist Clinical Services in controlling expenditures.
• Coordinate travel and conference requests.
• Act as Clinical Services representative in meetings.
• Review and respond to medical grievances from inmates.
• Assist in tracking documentation of medical appointments with off-site providers.
• Maintain and distribute all on-call calendars for Clinical Services Administration and Medical staff.
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, and take and prepare meeting minutes. Prepare correspondence.
• Create spreadsheets.
• Audit telecommunication, electronics and computer equipment for Clinical Services.
• Computer and telecommunication equipment tracking and inventory.
• Assist in personnel duties.

Supplemental Information

• An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.
• This position may currently be a hybrid of both two (2) in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
• There may be a 12 month probationary period with this position.
• DHRM Rules regarding promotions and transfer apply to current State of Utah employees.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications

• Be a self starter
• Have effective administration skills.
• Ability to learn new programs.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Knowledge of the EMR Fusion.
• Knowledge of the EMR Epic.
• Medical scheduling experience.

About The Role

Location –

1480 N 8000 W

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].