Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Oversees the collection, compilation, and input of data. Analyzes and summarizes data. Prepares reports. Makes recommendations to administrators based on analysis of data.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency; two years experience in collecting, organizing analyzing, and presenting data; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.

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

1. Oversees the collection and organization of data that are entered into databases.
2. Ensures the accuracy of data, analyzes conflicting data, and verifies/collects missing information.
3. Utilizes computer programs/software to analyze data; determines trends and changes in data.
4. Develops and presents recommendations for a course of action based on the analysis of data.
5. Provides documents/reports to administrators and outside agencies as required.
6. Handles special projects and creates special reports as needed.
7. May perform supervisory duties.

Comments

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.

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.