Details

Open Date 02/27/2025

Requisition Number PRN15668N

Job Title Office Assistant

Working Title Office Assistant

Job Grade B

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00282 - Poison Control Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 14.00

Close Date 03/07/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Assistant Health Educator ( AHE ) is a part-time paid position at the Utah Poison Control Center ( UPCC ). UPCC employs Health Educators to implement poison prevention programs that contribute to the health and safety of Utahns. Gain valuable experience while learning and developing skills related to public health and health education. The AHE supports the Outreach Education Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate poison prevention programs and distribute materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive education orders via phone, fax or mail

• Prepare for and participate in outreach education events such as tabling at health fairs and giving presentations

• Assist in developing, distributing, and organizing educational materials

• Assist in creating and monitoring social media education

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating poison prevention programs and communication materials

• Assist the Instructor of the Outreach Poison Prevention elective for the University of Utah, College of Pharmacy class as necessary

• Perform other duties related to the work as needed

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

High school diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. One year full-time customer service experience or equivalency, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree or degree seeing in area of health promotion & education, public health or related field

• Familiar with health literacy principles

• Excellent time management and organization skills

• Previous experience in communication such as giving presentations, public speaking or customer service

• Ability to speak Spanish

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. 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/

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