Job Information
University of Utah Community Outreach Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/02/2024
Requisition Number PRN38117B
Job Title PS Manager, Program(s)
Working Title Community Outreach Manager
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
This is a 40 hour/week position that requires a flexible work schedule and availability to work on the weekends as necessary.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $58,000 - $84,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
Plans and implements Community Service Program activities within the School of Dentistry. Ensures goals and objectives are in accordance with Community Service Program strategy and initiatives. Interprets program policies and reports outcomes to program stakeholders.
Manages the clinic flow and operations of various outreach dental services to vulnerable populations. Contributes to the wellness of local communities throughout the state of Utah.
As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, andPROMISE standardsof the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.
This is an on-site position primarily stationed at the Rose Park Dental Clinic with travel as necessary to outreach events. This is a 40 hour/week position and requires a flexible work schedule and availability to work on the weekends as necessary.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.
Essential Functions
Oversees community outreach operations and coordinates with community organizations and partners to coordinate dental outreach events and workshops.
Oversees the overall clinic flow and care coordination for onsite mobile and dental outreach events.
Responsible to fill in with chairside dental assisting or front desk responsibilities as needed.
Develops and maintains relationships with community partners.
Responsible for operating and driving the mobile transit van and transporting all clinical/IT equipment and instruments to mobile clinic sites and outreach events throughout the state of Utah.
Responsible to load and prepare the mobile transit van for mobile and outreach events. Sets up and takes down all mobile equipment. Required to be on-site for the duration of the mobile or community service event.
Responsible to oversee routine maintenance of the mobile transit van with Fleet Services.
Responsible to conduct survey and data collection for mobile clinic and outreach events.
Develops and implements program goals and objectives.
Ensures competency of staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through on going staff performance evaluations.
Monitors program quality, safety, and effectiveness and researches improvement methods.
Helps establish program budget; monitors related expenditures and ensures budget goals are met.
Assists with grant applications and other fundraising activities related to dental outreach events.
Prepares the State Primary Care Grant quarterly reports and reports on program status to key stakeholders.
Inspects equipment for damage, equipment failures, and ensures the safe use of the equipment while performing assigned duties.
Assigns, directs and reviews work of support staff.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Extensive knowledge of dental treatment workflows, and the ability to provide care as described in the School of Dentistry department’s policies and procedures manual.
Proficient leadership skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of dental clinical operations.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Ability to develop relationships with patients, students, staff, and community partners.
Preferred
Dental background preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Epic experience preferred.
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.
Comments
This position requires frequent travel to rural areas throughout the state of Utah. Some weekends and extended work hours may be required.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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.
Preferences
Dental background preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Epic experience 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.
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