DetailsOpen Date 08/16/2024Requisition Number PRN39581BJob Title PS Community Health WorkerWorking Title PS Community Health WorkerJob Grade CFLSA Code NonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code? YesStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryVP Area U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment 00235 - Infectious DiseaseLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range 12.02 to 21.63Close DateOpen Until Filled YesJob SummaryProvides preventive screening services, education, and outreach to vulnerable populations. This is an opportunity to contribute to the wellness of local communities. This position will work closely with the Ryan White Part B Program. Providing support and assisting with insurance, benefits and eligibility needs of the clinic as well as determining eligibility needs associated with the Ryan White Program. Working in an interdisciplinary team including medical outreach case management, medical providers, and supportive staff to provide the best care possible to clinic patients. Other administrative tasks will be assigned as needed.Responsibilities
Link clients to services to help link to medical care/medications
Provide health counseling and education to increase knowledge of self-sufficiency.
Work with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinic setting to coordinate client care.
Helping clients with HIV education and understanding health needs.
Provide outreach to potential and existing clients in the community.
Assist in the coordination of client referrals to housing, food, transportation, and other social services as needed.
Work with staff and community agencies to establish trusting relationships with clients while providing support and encouragement.
Fill out client electronic intake questionnaire and screening assessment.
Make regular follow-up calls and assist patients with follow-up appointments.
Contact insurance companies to verify client coverage
Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills.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.Care is appropriate to the population served.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.Preferences
Prior work or experience with the marketplace / ACA
Spanish Speaking
Understanding of Medical Insurance / Terminology
Strong sense of organization
Prior experience with Epic
Type Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe 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.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
