Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing

Official Title: Administrative Assistant II (Part-time, 0.8 FTE)

Working Title: Community Outreach and Enrollment Specialist

Position Location: Sheridan Health Services - Southwest Denver

Position #00708261 – Requisition #25742

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The College of Nursing has an opening for a part-time (0.80 FTE) Community Outreach and Enrollment Specialist within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code 80236). This position is university staff (non-classified) and is funded by a grant for 1-year.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.  Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Clinic Description:

Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare; and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are now 52 employees at two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties.  A Youth Health Clinic is located in the Sheridan School District Administration building. The Family Health Clinic is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify at Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language.  Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance abuse treatment.  Sheridan Health Services is a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and as such, we uphold a model of care that places the patient at the center, incorporating the values and beliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extend the reach of the clinic through public health outreach where nursing students provide community outreach, health education, and home visitation services.  https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services

Supervision Received:

Supervision will be provided directly by the Clinical Operations Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

Not applicable.

Examples of Work Performed at All Levels:

Comply with University, State, Federal, and Sponsor policies and procedures.Work with staff and designated workgroup to design and implement outreach activities with emphasis on COVID vaccinations.Coordinate dissemination of information/education through social media platform.Consult CON Marketing on implementing marketing strategies and designing marketing materials. Engage with the community by participating in community events, engaging with existing community partners (e.g. Sheridan School District) and outreaching to the community-at-large to establish new partnerships. Assist patients and families to navigate the various enrollment processes. Serve as a patient advocate in enrollment and health-related initiatives.Track all connections made and applications processed in order to complete both state and federally required reports.Eligibility assistance staff will provide assistance in finding resources for social services, pharmacy, and other assistance programs.Performs routine clerical work in support of clinical activities including scheduling appointments, assisting patients, and entering data into computer.Maintain and drive Mobile Unit to events and other outreach activities.Other duties as assigned.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $17.38 to $19.21 per hour ($28,359 to $29,000 annually) at 0.80 FTE.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working with healthcare systems/services, community organizations/engagement, social services, and/or public resources.

Substitution: College or university course work, appropriate to the work assignment, may substitute on a year for year basis for the experience

Conditions of Employment:

Must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends on an infrequent, as-needed basis.Must be willing and able to work in normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.Must be willing and able to pass a sex offender background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience utilizing bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a professional setting.

Experience working with community health centers.Familiarity with electronic health record systems.Experience with public and private insurance plans/programs.Experience in planning and implementing projects and coordination of events.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of the Colorado Medicaid program.
• Ensure strict compliance with University & professional policies/procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential material in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and diverse socioeconomic situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients and team members of all skill levels.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, as well as independently, when needed.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Job Category: Administrative Support and Related
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Apr 26, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing