Patient Advocate Job at University of Utah
University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 84112
$31,600 - $58,400 a year
The Social Service Worker will be housed in the University of Utah, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology’s Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge and Advocacy (PARCKA)
https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/epidemiology/parcka. The incumbent will be part of a multidisciplinary care team and provide patient navigation/case management for participants on a clinical trial. Job duties will require interaction with study participants, investigators, clinic/hospital, and research/evaluation staff. The incumbent will work closely with the project coordinators and managers to accomplish study goals and meet timelines per study guidelines.
Responsibilities
Experience with clients that have developmental disabilities is preferred.
This position is responsible for providing care to adult patient populations.
Essential Functions:
- Assess and assist participants in medical, substance use, housing, and access to medical care.
- Develops and coordinates treatment plans tailored to the individual, social circumstances, substance use and personal goals/desires.
- Adheres to all aspects of a research protocol, complying with regulations and procedures.
- May explain and obtain informed consent.
- Conducts research assessments, including structured assessments of sensitive topics with high-risk populations.
- Answers patient queries and maintains research records in compliance with regulations.
- Determines visit windows from protocol, schedules subject visits and sends visit reminders to help retain them in the study and prevent study attrition.
- Ensures study visits and procedures do not conflict with existing schedules.
- Review medical records for patient data and complete data entry process for study using various databases.
- May travel to a variety of sites both within and outside the University campus to obtain data.
- Attend research meetings with team members and investigators.
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.
Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field plus two years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinic preferably in mental health related services or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required, licensed as a Social Service Worker in the State of Utah required; Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
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 patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
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.
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 patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
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.
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Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34
CFR
part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior
URS
service, may elect to enroll in
URS
if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from
URS
are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of clinical or related hospital experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
- * This position requires Utah licensure as a Social Service Worker. Can you meet this job requirement?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Open Date
05/17/2023
Requisition Number
PRN34998B
Job Title
PS Social Service Worker
Working Title
Patient Navigator
Job Grade
D
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
31600 to 58400
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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