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Requisition Number: 9057 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: .. Location Name Univ Neuropsychiatric Inst

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UNI ENT 93F RECOVERY CENTER

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists with the provision of basic patient care needs.

Responsibilities:

- Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
- Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information.
- Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
- Escorts the patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
- Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Assists with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups.
- Assists in the development of patient behavioral contracts.
- Functions as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians and assists level staff.
- Assists with the unit’s training and quality assurance programs. Provides an annual educational in-service to co-workers.
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assists with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning.
- Participates in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assists the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to recognize when a patient is having an adverse reaction to medication and report it in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess a patient that can possibly hurt himself/herself and others and report this information to the Registered Nurse, and has the ability to assist with restraints and seclusion.
- Interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of the patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
- Ability to utilize the principles of group dynamics when co-leading a group to facilitate the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- 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.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skill.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years of experience or an Associate’s degree and two years related experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Basic Life Support card or obtain one within one month of hire.]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2559925/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2559925/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9103 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: .. Location Name Univ Neuropsychiatric Inst

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UNI ENT 93F RECEIVING CENTER

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists with the provision of basic patient care needs.

Responsibilities:

- Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
- Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information.
- Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
- Escorts the patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
- Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Assists with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups.
- Assists in the development of patient behavioral contracts.
- Functions as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians and assists level staff.
- Assists with the unit’s training and quality assurance programs. Provides an annual educational in-service to co-workers.
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assists with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning.
- Participates in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assists the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to recognize when a patient is having an adverse reaction to medication and report it in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess a patient that can possibly hurt himself/herself and others and report this information to the Registered Nurse, and has the ability to assist with restraints and seclusion.
- Interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of the patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
- Ability to utilize the principles of group dynamics when co-leading a group to facilitate the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- 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.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skill.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years of experience or an Associate’s degree and two years related experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Basic Life Support card or obtain one within one month of hire.]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2569410/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2569410/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9155 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: Nights and Weekends Location Name Univ Neuropsychiatric Inst

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UNI CST 93H NURS SRVC ADMIN

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists with the provision of basic patient care needs.

Responsibilities:

- Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
- Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information.
- Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
- Escorts the patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
- Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Assists with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups.
- Assists in the development of patient behavioral contracts.
- Functions as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians and assists level staff.
- Assists with the unit’s training and quality assurance programs. Provides an annual educational in-service to co-workers.
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assists with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning.
- Participates in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assists the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to recognize when a patient is having an adverse reaction to medication and report it in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess a patient that can possibly hurt himself/herself and others and report this information to the Registered Nurse, and has the ability to assist with restraints and seclusion.
- Interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of the patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
- Ability to utilize the principles of group dynamics when co-leading a group to facilitate the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- 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.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skill.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years of experience or an Associate’s degree and two years related experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Basic Life Support card or obtain one within one month of hire.]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2581345/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2581345/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9219 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: Nights and Weekends Location Name Univ Neuropsychiatric Inst

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UNI CST 93H NURS SRVC ADMIN

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists with the provision of basic patient care needs.

Responsibilities:

- Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
- Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information.
- Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
- Escorts the patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
- Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Assists with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups.
- Assists in the development of patient behavioral contracts.
- Functions as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians and assists level staff.
- Assists with the unit’s training and quality assurance programs. Provides an annual educational in-service to co-workers.
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assists with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning.
- Participates in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assists the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to recognize when a patient is having an adverse reaction to medication and report it in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess a patient that can possibly hurt himself/herself and others and report this information to the Registered Nurse, and has the ability to assist with restraints and seclusion.
- Interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of the patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
- Ability to utilize the principles of group dynamics when co-leading a group to facilitate the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- 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.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skill.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years of experience or an Associate’s degree and two years related experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Basic Life Support card or obtain one within one month of hire.]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2587966/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2587966/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9290 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: .. Location Name Univ Neuropsychiatric Inst

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UNI OPC 93H KIDSTAR

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists with the provision of basic patient care needs.

Responsibilities:

- Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
- Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information.
- Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
- Escorts the patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
- Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Assists with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups.
- Assists in the development of patient behavioral contracts.
- Functions as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians and assists level staff.
- Assists with the unit’s training and quality assurance programs. Provides an annual educational in-service to co-workers.
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assists with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning.
- Participates in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assists the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to recognize when a patient is having an adverse reaction to medication and report it in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess a patient that can possibly hurt himself/herself and others and report this information to the Registered Nurse, and has the ability to assist with restraints and seclusion.
- Interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of the patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
- Ability to utilize the principles of group dynamics when co-leading a group to facilitate the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- 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.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skill.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years of experience or an Associate’s degree and two years related experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Basic Life Support card or obtain one within one month of hire.]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2602455/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychiatric-Technician-I-Job-UT-84101/2602455/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9310 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Evening

Work Schedule: 14-2230 Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH IPC 21A REHAB UNIT

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing clerical functions for a patient care unit, facilitating the flow of information between medical staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. Provides administrative input regarding the internal operations of the department.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Responsibilities:

- Provides communication to hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors.
- Provides guidance to care providers on how to enter patient orders into the computer system.
- Processes paperwork to order medical treatments and tests; collects/complies/retrieves patient's test and lab results.
- Locates physicians for nursing staff and contacts physicians to communicate appropriate patient care information.
- Orders, stocks and maintains clerical and patient supplies.
- Contributes to the development of unit standards to enhance the efficiency of the department’s paperwork maintenance.
- Transfers information to patient kardex, nurse charts, patient assignment list, lab, x-ray and other unit boards.
- In the event of a computer downtime, process paper orders. Once the downtime event is over, enter the "downtime occurrence order," start and stop time, into each patient's electronic chart.
- May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
- Maintains and updates unit activity boards.
- Assists in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit and updates health unit coordinator's reference manual as needed.
- Schedules some patient appointments.
- Maintains patient records on unit, as needed.
- May transport patients.
- Admits/Discharges/Transfers function per unit standard.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to successfully complete power chart training.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a busy environment.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year of clerical experience or equivalency.
- Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course within one year of hire.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire may be required.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Health-Unit-Coordinator-Inpatient-Rehab-Job-UT-84101/2604572/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Health-Unit-Coordinator-Inpatient-Rehab-Job-UT-84101/2604572/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9147 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: .. Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ANC 25A ENDOSCOPY

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position makes a difference for patients in an outpatient care unit by providing excellent customer service, facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical, hospital staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. The incumbent provides administrative input regarding the internal operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

- Completes patient admission or registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents for completeness and accuracy. Obtains and documents missing information required for completion of the registration.
- Completes patient registration into Epic for Business system which may include gathering demographic information, inputting insurance information, and assigning guarantor accounts.
- Schedules patient appointments; contacts patients for rescheduling, missed appointments and appointment reminders.
- Prepares paperwork for patient visit.
- Communicates with patients in a confidential professional manner using tact and diplomacy.
- Notifies patients and their families of co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance as appropriate and collects co-payments.
- Reconciles against daily charge reports.
- Monitors patient flow; adjusts workflow accordingly and notifies the clinical staff.
- Answers telephones by screening and directing patients to the appropriate person.
- May perform other receptionist duties such as sorting and distributing mail.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations.
- 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.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to complete medical terminology course provided by the hospital within the first year of employment.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year of continuous office experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Experience with Epic, ICD- 9 and CPT 4 coding.]]>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2579150/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2579150/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9189 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: PRN, Monday- Friday as needed Location Name Clinical Neurosciences Center

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH OPC 30A CNC NEUROLOGY CL

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position makes a difference for patients in an outpatient care unit by providing excellent customer service, facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical, hospital staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. The incumbent provides administrative input regarding the internal operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

- Completes patient admission or registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents for completeness and accuracy. Obtains and documents missing information required for completion of the registration.
- Completes patient registration into Epic for Business system which may include gathering demographic information, inputting insurance information, and assigning guarantor accounts.
- Schedules patient appointments; contacts patients for rescheduling, missed appointments and appointment reminders.
- Prepares paperwork for patient visit.
- Communicates with patients in a confidential professional manner using tact and diplomacy.
- Notifies patients and their families of co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance as appropriate and collects co-payments.
- Reconciles against daily charge reports.
- Monitors patient flow; adjusts workflow accordingly and notifies the clinical staff.
- Answers telephones by screening and directing patients to the appropriate person.
- May perform other receptionist duties such as sorting and distributing mail.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations.
- 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.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to complete medical terminology course provided by the hospital within the first year of employment.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year of continuous office experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Experience with Epic, ICD- 9 and CPT 4 coding.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2585580/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2585580/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9289 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5 Location Name Univ Neuropsychiatric Inst

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UNI OPX 93F RESIDENTS CLINIC

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position makes a difference for patients in an outpatient care unit by providing excellent customer service, facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical, hospital staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. The incumbent provides administrative input regarding the internal operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

- Completes patient admission or registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents for completeness and accuracy. Obtains and documents missing information required for completion of the registration.
- Completes patient registration into Epic for Business system which may include gathering demographic information, inputting insurance information, and assigning guarantor accounts.
- Schedules patient appointments; contacts patients for rescheduling, missed appointments and appointment reminders.
- Prepares paperwork for patient visit.
- Communicates with patients in a confidential professional manner using tact and diplomacy.
- Notifies patients and their families of co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance as appropriate and collects co-payments.
- Reconciles against daily charge reports.
- Monitors patient flow; adjusts workflow accordingly and notifies the clinical staff.
- Answers telephones by screening and directing patients to the appropriate person.
- May perform other receptionist duties such as sorting and distributing mail.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations.
- 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.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to complete medical terminology course provided by the hospital within the first year of employment.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year of continuous office experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Experience with Epic, ICD- 9 and CPT 4 coding.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2604575/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2604575/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9296 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: .. Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH CST 32A MED & SPEC CLINIC

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position makes a difference for patients in an outpatient care unit by providing excellent customer service, facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical, hospital staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. The incumbent provides administrative input regarding the internal operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

- Completes patient admission or registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents for completeness and accuracy. Obtains and documents missing information required for completion of the registration.
- Completes patient registration into Epic for Business system which may include gathering demographic information, inputting insurance information, and assigning guarantor accounts.
- Schedules patient appointments; contacts patients for rescheduling, missed appointments and appointment reminders.
- Prepares paperwork for patient visit.
- Communicates with patients in a confidential professional manner using tact and diplomacy.
- Notifies patients and their families of co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance as appropriate and collects co-payments.
- Reconciles against daily charge reports.
- Monitors patient flow; adjusts workflow accordingly and notifies the clinical staff.
- Answers telephones by screening and directing patients to the appropriate person.
- May perform other receptionist duties such as sorting and distributing mail.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations.
- 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.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to complete medical terminology course provided by the hospital within the first year of employment.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year of continuous office experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Experience with Epic, ICD- 9 and CPT 4 coding.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2604578/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2604578/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9188 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Location Name Clinical Neurosciences Center

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH OPC 30A NEUROPSYCH TESTING

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position assists in the cognitive evaluation of patients by administering, scoring and reporting the results of standardized tests of mental ability, as well as recording behavioral observations of patients during testing.

Responsibilities:

- Provides administration, scoring, and reports results of standardized mental ability tests and questionnaires.
- Assists in abstracting relevant medical information from patients’ charts and in obtaining medical history from patients and their families.
- Records behavioral observations and works to ensure that patients give their best effort during testing.
- Prepares and enters testing data into patient registry and maintains records.
- Maintains all testing materials and orders supplies as necessary.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Participates in rotation of work area, weekends, weekday hours and assigned holidays. This position may work with a wide variety of patient populations dependent upon program/service assignment.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field, or equivalency.
- One year of related patient care experience or equivalency.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Neuropsychology-Technician-Job-UT-84101/2585581/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Neuropsychology-Technician-Job-UT-84101/2585581/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9212 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Night

Work Schedule: 7pm-7am or 11pm-7am Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ISC 20A RESOURCE NURS

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
- Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
- Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
- Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
- Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
- Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
- Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
- Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
- Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
- Demonstrated 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.

Qualifications:

All of the following license(s)

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under the interstate compact.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Resource Nursing is the float pool of the University Hospital. The successful candidate will float throughout 2 or more clusers of their choice. These include: Med/Surg, Oncology, Psych, Women's units.
- 1 year of hospital experience within the past 3 years is mandatory. Those candidates without this experience will not be considered.

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Requisition Number: 9214 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts starting at 7am or 7pm Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ISC 20A RESOURCE NURS

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
- Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
- Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
- Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
- Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
- Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
- Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
- Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
- Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
- Demonstrated 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.

Qualifications:

All of the following license(s)

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under the interstate compact.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.
- Resource Nursing is the float pool of University Hospital.
- The successful candidate will float throughout the ICU units which include:Surgical, Medical, Neuro, Burn ICU units. The candidate will also float throughout the Intermediate Care Unit and the Huntsman Oncology ICU.
- 1 year of ICU experience within the past 3 years is mandatory. Those candidates without ICU experience will not be considered.]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Clinical-Nurse-Resource-ICU-Float-Pool-Job-UT-84101/2597548/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Clinical-Nurse-Resource-ICU-Float-Pool-Job-UT-84101/2597548/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9263 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: 800-500 Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH OPC 32A ENT CLINIC

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position makes a difference for patients in an outpatient care unit by providing excellent customer service, facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical, hospital staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. The incumbent provides administrative input regarding the internal operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

- Completes patient admission or registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents for completeness and accuracy. Obtains and documents missing information required for completion of the registration.
- Completes patient registration into Epic for Business system which may include gathering demographic information, inputting insurance information, and assigning guarantor accounts.
- Schedules patient appointments; contacts patients for rescheduling, missed appointments and appointment reminders.
- Prepares paperwork for patient visit.
- Communicates with patients in a confidential professional manner using tact and diplomacy.
- Notifies patients and their families of co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance as appropriate and collects co-payments.
- Reconciles against daily charge reports.
- Monitors patient flow; adjusts workflow accordingly and notifies the clinical staff.
- Answers telephones by screening and directing patients to the appropriate person.
- May perform other receptionist duties such as sorting and distributing mail.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations.
- 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.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to complete medical terminology course provided by the hospital within the first year of employment.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year of continuous office experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2602458/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Outpatient-Services-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2602458/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 8807 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: PRN M-F 8-5 Location Name Greenwood Health Center

City: Midvale State UT

Department: UCC OPC 80G GWHC OB-GYN

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
- Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
- Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
- Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
- Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
- Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
- Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
- Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
- Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Must demonstrate evidence of 400-800 clinical hours in an acute care setting during formal education through an academic entity that has arranged and provided for the clinical training site, or 2080 hours in an acute care setting post course work.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills as well as demonstrated human relation and effective communication skill

Qualifications:
All of the following license(s)
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under the interstate compact.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- OB/GYN Experience
- Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Midvale-Clinical-Nurse-PRN-Job-UT-84047/2494794/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Midvale-Clinical-Nurse-PRN-Job-UT-84047/2494794/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9199 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: As needed: M and Th 0700-1700; Possibly T & W 0700-1700 Location Name South Jordan Medical Center

City: SOUTH JORDAN State UT

Department: UCC OPC 80S SJHC OPERATING RM

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EOE/AA

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
- Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
- Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
- Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
- Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
- Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
- Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
- Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
- Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Must demonstrate evidence of 400-800 clinical hours in an acute care setting during formal education through an academic entity that has arranged and provided for the clinical training site, or 2080 hours in an acute care setting post course work.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills as well as demonstrated human relation and effective communication skill

Qualifications:

All of the following license(s)

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under the interstate compact.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Operating Room Circulator Nurse work experience (1 year minimum)

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Requisition Number: 9216 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: 08-1630 Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ISC 20A RESOURCE NURS

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
- Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
- Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
- Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
- Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
- Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
- Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
- Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
- Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
- Demonstrated 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.

Qualifications:

All of the following license(s)

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under the interstate compact.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Resource Nursing is the float pool of the University Healthcare system. The successful candidate will float throughout the clinics located in University Hospital, South Jordan Health Center and Community Clinics
- ACLS certification required
- 2 years of recent clinic experience as an RN]]>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Clinical-Nurse-Resource-Nursing-Outpatient-Clinics-Job-UT-84101/2595155/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Clinical-Nurse-Resource-Nursing-Outpatient-Clinics-Job-UT-84101/2595155/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9105 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: M - F 8:30 - 5:00 Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH CST 15C CUSTOMER SVC ADMIN

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides exceptional care for our patients and guests by offering them professional service and creating a memorable and rewarding patient experience. The incumbent accurately and professionally handles all desk operations including, but not limited to, all phases of the patient registration and scheduling process. Essential functions includes, greeting patients, facilitating appointments, answering phones and balancing daily collections. The incumbent advises patients on all financial obligations which may include establishing payment plans. Address inquiries, and forwards other requests to appropriate personnel.

Responsibilities:

- Provides an exceptional patient experience by delivering a high level of service to every patient, every time. This includes greeting and directing patients to correct destinations.
- Anticipates the needs of our patients and guests then responds in an accurate and timely manner to achieve exceptional customer satisfaction with their visit.
- Handles all interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism; accommodating special request whenever possible and resolves patient concerns.
- Acts as a liaison between patients, guests, back office staff and providers.
- Assists patients with automated medical record access, registration and scheduling process as needed.
- Trouble shoots any technical problems within the front office flow.
- Completes with 90% accuracy all established and new patient registrations by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents.
- Verifies patient benefits and eligibility when needed.
- Prepares any necessary paperwork for patient visit.
- Collects all necessary co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance as needed.
- Reconciles against daily charge and cash reports.
- Responds to telephone calls and correspondence regarding accounts status, payment arrangements, and concerns. Resolves billing or charge disputes or forwards problem accounts to appropriate individual for resolution.
- Inventory management and maintenance.
- Acts as a lead for Volunteers.
- Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and follow – through skills.
- Highly motivated with attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
- Technically strong and willing to learn new applications and software.
- Must have and excellent demeanor and present themselves in an exceptional, mature and professional manner.
- Demonstrates a passion for providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to assimilate data from various sources.
- Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy.
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures and process.
- Able to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to develop relationships with patients, guest and coworkers.
- Have knowledge of HIPPA regulations to insure patient information is guarded and respected.

Qualifications:

Required

- Two years of exceptional customer service.
- Knowledge of HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Associate degree.
- Experience in the Health Care industry.]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Guest-Relations-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2571726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Guest-Relations-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2571726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9299 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: M-F 6:30am-7pm, Sat 7-12noon Location Name South Jordan Health Center

City: SOUTH JORDAN State UT

Department: UCC CST 80S SJHC GUEST RELATNS

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides exceptional care for our patients and guests by offering them professional service and creating a memorable and rewarding patient experience. The incumbent accurately and professionally handles all desk operations including, but not limited to, all phases of the patient registration and scheduling process. Essential functions includes, greeting patients, facilitating appointments, answering phones and balancing daily collections. The incumbent advises patients on all financial obligations which may include establishing payment plans. Address inquiries, and forwards other requests to appropriate personnel.

Responsibilities:

- Provides an exceptional patient experience by delivering a high level of service to every patient, every time. This includes greeting and directing patients to correct destinations.
- Anticipates the needs of our patients and guests then responds in an accurate and timely manner to achieve exceptional customer satisfaction with their visit.
- Handles all interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism; accommodating special request whenever possible and resolves patient concerns.
- Acts as a liaison between patients, guests, back office staff and providers.
- Assists patients with automated medical record access, registration and scheduling process as needed.
- Trouble shoots any technical problems within the front office flow.
- Completes with 90% accuracy all established and new patient registrations by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents.
- Verifies patient benefits and eligibility when needed.
- Prepares any necessary paperwork for patient visit.
- Collects all necessary co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance as needed.
- Reconciles against daily charge and cash reports.
- Responds to telephone calls and correspondence regarding accounts status, payment arrangements, and concerns. Resolves billing or charge disputes or forwards problem accounts to appropriate individual for resolution.
- Inventory management and maintenance.
- Acts as a lead for Volunteers.
- Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and follow – through skills.
- Highly motivated with attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
- Technically strong and willing to learn new applications and software.
- Must have and excellent demeanor and present themselves in an exceptional, mature and professional manner.
- Demonstrates a passion for providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to assimilate data from various sources.
- Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy.
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures and process.
- Able to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to develop relationships with patients, guest and coworkers.
- Have knowledge of HIPPA regulations to insure patient information is guarded and respected.

Qualifications:

Required

- Two years of exceptional customer service.
- Knowledge of HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Associate degree.
- Experience in the Health Care industry.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/South-Jordan-Guest-Relations-Specialist-Job-UT-84065/2604577/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/South-Jordan-Guest-Relations-Specialist-Job-UT-84065/2604577/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9036 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: 8am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH CST 10R PAT ACCESS FIN SVC

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care 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 Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for facilitating the resolution of funding issues for insured and self-pay hospital patients. Assists patients in collecting and completing the required documents needed to obtain state, or other third-party, financial assistance. Maintains on-going communication and education with physicians, case managers and case workers, and patients, regarding the status of funding. Works with Medical Director, physicians, and billing offices to determine cost estimates for procedures and coordinates patient access to scheduled procedures.

This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Responsibilities:

- Interviews and evaluates patients to determine eligibility for assistance programs and helps complete associated forms.
- Explains topics of insurance coverage, treatment costs, prompt pay and financial hardship discounts to patients and family members during catastrophic or challenging life events which may involve, but are not limited to death, amputation and disability.
- Contacts appropriate agencies to obtain information and paperwork necessary to process patients’ assistance applications. These resources can include state caseworkers, banks, social Security Administration, employers, medical facilities, workers compensation administrators, insurance companies, and police departments.
- Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with patient to meet their needs, ensure process compliance, and resolve outstanding billing issues between physicians, hospitals and insurance companies.
- Follows up with patients who do not qualify for outside assistance to determine financial hardship discount, charity write-offs or payment arrangements.
- Confirms correct insurance information and coordinates efforts with various teams for correct and timely billing.
- Acts as gate-keeper for scheduled procedures wherein patients have inadequate or no funding.
- Coordinates Certificates of Medical Necessity, determines and collects payments due prior to procedure, and communicates ineligibility to physicians and patients when necessary.
- Determines third-party liability in cases of injury or assault and initiates and amends hospital and attorney liens.
- Initiates claim process with third-party payor (i.e.: auto insurance company, worker’s compensation) on behalf of patient when appropriate.
- Schedules intake appointments for new patients and updates patient demographics and registration information as needed.
- Coordinates and manages all financial aspects related to insurance benefit information, authorization, billing and collections.
- Responsible for attending weekly intake meetings.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial or government billing requirements, Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) regulations, and customer service practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Qualifications:

Required

- Four years experience with medical accounts receivable, insurance claims, or equivalency.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Comprehension of Medicaid eligibility guidelines and bilingual language skills may be preferred.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Patient-Financial-Advocate-Job-UT-84101/2554859/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Patient-Financial-Advocate-Job-UT-84101/2554859/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS