Details **Open Date** 08/12/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN39526B **Job Title** PS Program Assistant **Working Title** Medical Review Coordinator **Job Grade** C **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **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** 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 18.00-21.00 **Close Date** **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** The Medical Review Coordinator ( MRC ) is responsible for the completion of transplant donor charts, and the medical review process in preparation of eligibility determination. Additionally, the MRC assists in the release of research and discard designated donor charts. **Responsibilities** + Performing medical review of transplant charts in preparation for release. + Releasing of research and discard charts in a timely basis. + Assisting in training of staff to release donor charts for research purposes. + Providing real time feedback to staff related to donor chart completion and coordination; provide summary reports to respective leaders. + Interacting with Operational, Executive, and Medical Directors concerning medical histories. + Maintaining excellent customer service relations with referring hospitals, OPO , and OME . + Maintaining compliance with Federal HIPAA regulations and complete annual HIPAA training as required by the University of Utah Health School of Medicine. + Following up with coordination staff to ensure all legal information has been obtained for donor. + Completing annual Bridge/ LMS training per University of Utah Health Academics policy. + Participating and complying with established Quality Assurance policies and assist with routine monitoring upon request. + Accomplishing special projects as assigned by the Quality Assurance & Donor Eligibility Supervisor. + Performing other duties as assigned. Problem Solving Incumbents in this position are expected to be familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and have working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors. Incumbents are also expected to demonstrate sensitivity to others’ needs while being understanding and helpful on the job. * This job description 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. **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. **Minimum Qualifications** Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years of related experience required; ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. 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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred. Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** 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. 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. 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