PS Clinical Care Spec

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination of patient care and clinic preparation in pediatric Neurosurgery. Works with various providers and services to ensure the best possible treatment and outcome for patients. Coordinates necessary patient care services with physicians, nurses, lab, radiology, pharmacy, infusion and clinics. As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Communication, Nursing or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology, multidisciplinary clinics, and/or working with high-acuity, complex patients may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports physicians and nurse practitioners in an outpatient clinic setting
Schedules surgery
Rooms patients
Coordinates patient care
Directs the scheduling of patient appointments with providers and ancillary services
Follows patients under treatment
Assures that patient needs are being met and that they understand the course of their treatment.
Coordinates and responds to patient medical questions via phone calls.
Triage patient questions to the appropriate provider or service and ensure follow-through
Evaluates incoming referrals with physicians
Gathers needed medical information such as records, slides and films to assist in the evaluation of patient needs
Develops written protocols for communication to patients regarding treatment plans
Assists with the communication of the treatment plan decisions to the patient, verbally and in writing
Acts as a liaison with other supportive care groups (social work, financial counseling, palliative care, nutrition, etc.)
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.