Program Assistant - HMHI Community Clinics

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for providing support and assisting with the overall administration and development of specific department programs. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with program planning and implementation.
  
• Compiles, sorts, and organizes data for entry into a database, distributes program information, and conducts program research.
  
• Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
  
• Greets visitors and communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints.
  
• Responds to queries from and coordinates activities with other departments, the community, and program partners.
  
• Assists in the creation and distribution of program materials, forms, and general correspondence.
  
• May track and report on current trends to determine future program needs.
  
• May provide program specific training.
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
  
• Demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks.
  
• Demonstrated computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and database software.
  
• Knowledge of department's policies and procedures.
  

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalency.
  
• Two years of related experience.
  

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
  

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals 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.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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.

for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. 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 (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URSâ€). 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.

Requisition Number77385

Reg/TempRegular

Employment TypePart-Time

ShiftDay

Work Schedule9am-5pm

Clinical/Non-Clinical StatusNon-Clinical

Location NameOff-Campus (Other)

Workplace Set UpRemote

CitySALT LAKE CITY

StateUT

DepartmentHMH CST 93F COMMNTY CLINIC BHI

CategoryAdministrative Support

Workplace Set UpRemote