ps health care assistant - Salt Lake City, UT , USA, United States - University of Utah

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Open Date 03/08/2024 Requisition Number PRN37919B Job Title PS Health Care Assistant Working Title Triage HCA/CNA Job Grade UGR 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, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM (Start and end times may vary within this range). Regular and punctual attendance is required.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department Pediatric Administration Location Other City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $18.13 to $23.

48 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking experienced certified nursing assistants to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation.

The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines.

This position provides assistive care to patients and their families.

Triage incumbents facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care, support the professional role of the licensed staff, and provide support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient.

In this position, incumbents also assist with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. Incumbents will support designated pediatric subspecialties, with opportunities to expand and work closely with multiple disciplines. The Triage team works from the University Pediatric Patient Access Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to this location.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care 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, spouse, and dependent children
• 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

Additional benefits information is available at

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Phone management with patients' parents and other customers, chart review, care coordination, triage, and problem management.
• Work closely with members of the Department of Pediatrics triage team to provide high quality, efficient care to patients and their families.
• Communicate directly and indirectly with the healthcare provider to appropriately coordinate patient care.
• Effectively communicate patient and family concerns over the phone and/or in writing via the electronic health record.
• Provide patient/family with instructions as provided by their physician.
• Communicate lab & other test results to families.
• Assist with medication refills per division-specific protocol.
• Assist providers and staff with patient-related paperwork such as letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care plans and medication reauthorization.
• Communicate adjustments or changes in treatment plans to families as instructed by physician.
• Assist providers with patient and customer communication.
• Provide patient education as directed (content reflects specific HCA/CNA training, guidelines, care process models, protocols).
• Report significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the care provider.
• Actively participate in triage customer service improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).

Comments

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

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required


Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.


Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah,or completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program or successful completion of RN program.

For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbents have three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license.

If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA.

Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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.

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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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:

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They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.

A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system?
• Yes
• No- willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
• No
• Do you have a current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah,or completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program or successful completion of RN program?
• Yes
• No

- Out of State and wiling to re-license in Utah if hired

• No
• How did you hear about this position? Please specify the name of the job board, community, education, government agency, search engine, etc. used to find out about this position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call