What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Advocate Spec position at University of Utah Health Research?
Details
Open Date 10/09/2026
Requisition Number PRN46445B
Job Title Customer Advocate Spec
Working Title Customer Advocate Spec
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday-Friday
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp
Location Other
City Murray, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 18.65 - 23.54
Close Date 01/07/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a call center position servicing patient scheduling needs. This position provides excellent customer-focused service in a call center by handling inbound and outbound telephone calls supporting patient scheduling, provider messaging, and general operator services functions. This position maximizes efficiency by facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical staff, hospital staff and various departments. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Responsibilities
Provides excellent customer service by resolving concerns and responding to inquires in a professional and engaging manner.
Coordinates services provided to customers according to policies and procedures, and provides customer education, as needed.
Maintains excellent schedule adherence and productivity standards.
Handles all customer contacts in a timely and efficient manner. Customer contacts include patient scheduling requests, sending provider messages, customer inquires, complaints and feedback calls.
Performs other administrative or clerical duties and projects as assigned by the manager.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to provide excellent customer service and a willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the customer.
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications.
Ability to respond appropriately to customer requests for one call resolution.
Demonstrated computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to type at least 45 WPM .
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and high productivity in stressful or difficult situations.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to apply the processes, activities, and tools associated with managing customer requests.
Ability to report to work on time and avoid unnecessary absenteeism.
Required
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in communications, customer service, a related medical field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferred
Experience with Epic and Outlook.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu
Open Date 10/09/2026
Requisition Number PRN46445B
Job Title Customer Advocate Spec
Working Title Customer Advocate Spec
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday-Friday
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp
Location Other
City Murray, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 18.65 - 23.54
Close Date 01/07/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a call center position servicing patient scheduling needs. This position provides excellent customer-focused service in a call center by handling inbound and outbound telephone calls supporting patient scheduling, provider messaging, and general operator services functions. This position maximizes efficiency by facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical staff, hospital staff and various departments. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Responsibilities
Provides excellent customer service by resolving concerns and responding to inquires in a professional and engaging manner.
Coordinates services provided to customers according to policies and procedures, and provides customer education, as needed.
Maintains excellent schedule adherence and productivity standards.
Handles all customer contacts in a timely and efficient manner. Customer contacts include patient scheduling requests, sending provider messages, customer inquires, complaints and feedback calls.
Performs other administrative or clerical duties and projects as assigned by the manager.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to provide excellent customer service and a willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the customer.
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications.
Ability to respond appropriately to customer requests for one call resolution.
Demonstrated computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to type at least 45 WPM .
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and high productivity in stressful or difficult situations.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to apply the processes, activities, and tools associated with managing customer requests.
Ability to report to work on time and avoid unnecessary absenteeism.
Required
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in communications, customer service, a related medical field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferred
Experience with Epic and Outlook.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu
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