Details **Open Date** 12/30/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN40868B **Job Title** PS Program Assistant **Working Title** Program Assistant **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** 9:00am – 5:30pm **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00868 - Psychiatry - Research **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $20.00 - $21.00 **Close Date** 03/30/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** Serves as an Abstractor and Program Assistant for the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities ( URADD ) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (UT- ADDM ) Project, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded study. Receives, gathers, and assists in obtaining data to conduct public health surveillance for autism spectrum disorder. The hire will work within a small group and receive training and technical assistance in methods used for data collection, analysis, and quality assurance. Enters data into a computer database and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data. Decides on the need for additional data and information to abstract and interpret information maintained in health and education records. Participates in URADD education and outreach efforts. **Responsibilities** **Essential Functions:** 1. Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources including paper and electronic health and education record sources using a PC laptop computer. 2. Uses health, education, and autism-related knowledge to make decisions regarding data collection, action, and communication that have an impact on program surveillance activities. 3. Travels to educational and health care facilities in Salt Lake, Davis, and Tooele counties. 4. Cleans and finalizes data to meet project requirements; creates and maintains an internal library describing project data resources. 5. May work with research personnel to design and prepare project deliverables. 6. Educates members of the public about autism and URADD at community education and outreach activities. 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; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred. 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 Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or related field or equivalency required (1 year of related experience is equivalent to 1 year of education). One year of experience in research and analytical techniques; basic knowledge of medical and educational terminology; knowledge and experience using basic computer database applications; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. A valid Utah Driver’s license and the capacity to lift 20 pounds. **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. 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