Program Assistant

Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Assists with program planning and implementation. Compiles, sorts, and organizes data for entry into a database, distributes program information, and conducts program research. Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals. Greets visitors and communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints. Responds to queries from and coordinates activities with other departments, the community, and program partners. Assists in the creation and distribution of program materials, forms, and general correspondence. May track and report on current trends to determine future program needs. May provide program specific training. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills. Demonstrated ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks. Demonstrated computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and database software. Knowledge of department's policies and procedures. Qualifications Required Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalency. Two years of related experience. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking. Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed #J-18808-Ljbffr