Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health 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 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 and facilitates communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.

• Orders, stocks and maintains clerical and patient supplies.

• Coordinates with department leadership for maintenance of department forms.

• May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.

• Maintains and updates unit activity boards and patient records as needed.

• Assists in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.

• May schedule patient appointments.

• Admits, discharges, and 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 ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize the hospital paging system.

• Demonstrated customer service skills.

• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• One year of clerical experience, or equivalency.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

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

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoner or behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

EEO Statement

The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Requisition Number 45053
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Part-Time
Shift Rotating
Work Schedule 16 Hrs Day Shift 7:00-15:30 and Evening Shift 15:00 to 23:30
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Patient Care? Yes
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH IPC 60N HICU
Category Oncology

The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.