Job Summary
Job Summary The Department of Pediatrics has an immediate opening for an Information Coordinator to support the Opioid Death Prevention Program and Utah Naloxone. The Information Coordinator oversees the collection compilation and input of data for the Utah Naloxone opioid 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 Functions Oversees the collection and organization of data that are entered into databases. Ensures the accuracy of data analyzes conflicting data and verifies/collects missing information. Utilizes computer programs/software to analyze data; determines trends and changes in data. Develops and presents recommendations for a course of action based on the analysis of data. Provides documents/reports to administrators and outside agencies as required. Handles special projects and creates special reports as needed. May perform supervisory duties. Additional Functions may include: Collaboratively assist with inclinic harm reduction activities to include: Syringe services/exchange Informing participants/individuals on how and when to use naloxone Providing recovery referral information to participants team members and community partners Providing information/education on disease prevention and safer sex/substance use STI testing Support and provide direct community outreach including essential harm reduction services. Support UN programs syringe exchange partner relationships and data. Assist with the organization and delivery of naloxone trainings and creation and distribution of naloxone rescue kits. Assist with participant medical clinic visits STI services and participant navigation in conjunction with the Medical Director Programs Manager and Sr Technical Trainers. Assist in maintaining organizational data elements and relations with donors community partners grantors and government agencies. Comments 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 patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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 patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive 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.
Required Experience:
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