PS Coordinator, Information

PS Coordinator, Information

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics has an immediate opening for an Information Coordinator to support the Opioid Overdose Death Prevention Program and Utah Naloxone. The Information Coordinator oversees the collection, compilation, and input of data for the Utah Naloxone opioid overdose death prevention program. Gathers data via direct interaction with community members. Analyzes and summarizes data. Prepares reports. Makes recommendations to leadership based on analysis of data.

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 https://benefits.utah.edu/

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

1. Oversees the collection and organization of data that are entered into databases.
2. Ensures the accuracy of data, analyzes conflicting data, and verifies/collects missing information.
3. Utilizes computer programs/software to analyze data; determines trends and changes in data.
4. Develops and presents recommendations for a course of action based on the analysis of data.
5. Provides documents/reports to administrators and outside agencies as required.
6. Handles special projects and creates special reports as needed.
7. May perform supervisory duties.
   
   

Additional Functions may include:

1. Collaboratively assist with in-clinic harm reduction activities to include:
   1. Syringe services/exchange
   2. Informing participants/individuals on how and when to use naloxone
   3. Providing recovery referral information to participants, team members, and community partners
   4. Providing information/education on disease prevention and safer sex/substance use
   5. STI testing
2. Support and provide direct community outreach including essential harm reduction services
3. Support UN program's syringe exchange partner relationships and data.
4. Assist with the organization and delivery of naloxone trainings and creation and distribution of naloxone rescue kits.
5. Assist with participant medical clinic visits, STI services, and participant navigation in conjunction with the Medical Director, Programs Manager and Sr Technical Trainers.
6. Assist in maintaining organizational data elements and relations with donors, community partners, grantors, and government agencies.

CommentsWork 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.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 their 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
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years experience in collecting, organizing analyzing, and presenting data; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

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.

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Requisition Number: PRN40150B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: $31,600 to $55,621
Close Date: 1/21/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174845


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