Program Assistant

Program Assistant

Job Summary

Serves as an Abstractor and Program Assistant for the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (URADD) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (UT-ADDM) Project, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded study. Receives, gathers, and assists in obtaining data to conduct public health surveillance for autism spectrum disorder. The hire will work within a small group and receive training and technical assistance in methods used for data collection, analysis, and quality assurance. Enters data into a computer database and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data. Decides on the need for additional data and information to abstract and interpret information maintained in health and education records. Participates in URADD education and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
1. Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources including paper and electronic health and education record sources using a PC laptop computer.
2. Uses health, education, and autism-related knowledge to make decisions regarding data collection, action, and communication that have an impact on program surveillance activities.
3. Travels to educational and health care facilities in Salt Lake, Davis, and Tooele counties.
4. Cleans and finalizes data to meet project requirements; creates and maintains an internal library describing project data resources.
5. May work with research personnel to design and prepare project deliverables.
6. Educates members of the public about autism and URADD at community education and outreach activities.

Problem Solving
Incumbents in this position are expected to be familiar with the department's policies and procedures and have working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors. Incumbents are also expected to demonstrate sensitivity to others' needs while being understanding and helpful on the job.

• This job description 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.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years of related experience required; ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Bachelor's degree in a related field may be preferred.

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.

Preferences
Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or related field or equivalency required (1 year of related experience is equivalent to 1 year of education). One year of experience in research and analytical techniques; basic knowledge of medical and educational terminology; knowledge and experience using basic computer database applications; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. A valid Utah Driver's license and the capacity to lift 20 pounds.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40868B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Department: 00868 - Psychiatry - Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00 - $21.00
Close Date: 3/30/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/175618


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