Job Information
University of Utah PS Practice & Patient Care Crd in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/22/2024
Requisition Number PRN38337B
Job Title PS Practice & Patient Care Crd
Working Title PS Practice & Patient Care Crd
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, schedule available between 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $39,300 - $68,349
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The University of Utah Department of Pediatrics is excited to announce an immediate opening for a School Based Health Care Coordinator at our West High School Clinic ( WHSC ) location. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and hard-working individual who, in collaboration with the Medical Director, Nursing Supervisor and Medical Assistants of West High School Clinic, will provide care coordination support to multiple specialties in an integrated multidisciplinary collaborative care clinic. The WHSC offers multidisciplinary services, including primary care pediatrics, developmental pediatrics, counseling, psychiatry, and addiction psychiatry services The School Based Health Care Coordinator plays a key role in the clinic by providing complex care coordination, hands-on as well as facilitating the provision of care coordination activities by members of the clinic team. The School Based Health Care Coordinator also works with the clinic team in building systems, (re)designing processes, leveraging health information technology and collaborating across the clinic to improve the quality, equity and outcomes of care.
Job location is at West High School, located at 241 North, 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Excellenthealth care coverageat affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributionsthat vest immediately
Generouspaid leave time
11 paid Holidaysper year
50% tuition reductionfor employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transiton 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
Additional benefits information is available athttps://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Care Coordination: Provides follow-up and support as needed with patient and patient families at the request of the physician and care team. Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system. Tasks may include but are not limited to: access to health insurance, Medicaid applications and eligibility, explanation of insurance benefits, resources for under or uninsured patients, and scheduling of follow-up visits or referrals. Responsible for tracking clinic referrals and auditing referrals periodically to verify appropriate follow-up.
Under the direction of the physician and care team, may assist in identifying and/or drafting plans of care for various medical and behavioral conditions, drafting templates for better treatment of conditions, and compiling educational handouts for patient and patient families regarding various medical conditions. Provide support with school accommodations such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Support practice in defining, implementing, and continuously improving clinic by utilizing tools and resources such as electronic medical records (EMR’s), patient portals, patient registries, assessment and screening tools, clinic guidelines, care and action plans, referral tracking logs, and patient education resources.
Utilize project management tools and skills to: Define and manage project scope, task requirements, project plans, status tracking/reporting, implementation, and sustainability strategies/plans. Define and coordinate appropriate resources to accomplish tasks and support implementation and sustainability.
Quality Improvement: Participate in the use of quality improvement techniques and tools to:
Identify relevant improvement opportunities
Design and implement improvements Measure their impact
Hold the gains
Seek opportunities to continuously improve
Comments
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor‘s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) in public health, health education, health promotion, management, behavior science, social science, social work or nursing with 2 years relevant work experience or Medical Assistant with State of Utah, National Certification, or equivalency and 5 years of clinical experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead as well as function effectively as a member of a team and successfully promote change. Strong analytical, organization and leadership skills. PC/Windows literate with working knowledge of the following Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word and Excel. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
This is a patient-sensitve position.
Preferred Experience
Working knowledge of quality improvement and project management methodologies, tools and techniques and principles of change management. Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate and mentor project teams preferably using QI methods (i.e., PDSA ). Familiarity with electronic medical record ( EMR ) applications.
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.
Care is appropriate to the population served
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written.
Applicants will be screened according to 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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.
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.
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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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