Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a 24/7 healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills.
Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider.
Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.
Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed.
Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies.
Responsible for government procurement activities, managing purchase orders, vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Responsibilities
Manage requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and government pCard procedures
Maintain accurate electronic records and high-volume data entry
Analyze purchases for compliance and budget alignment
Write product specifications and conduct vendor research
Process initial and reappointment credentialing applications for physicians and allied health professionals
Verify licenses, education, training, and certifications while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
Maintain accurate provider records in the ECHO database, track license expirations, prepare credentialing reports, and support medical staff committee meetings
Minimum five years of government purchasing experience, preferably in a government agency procurement role
Proficiency in requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and government pCard procedures; proper coding and classification required
Skilled in identifying discrepancies, following established procedures, and understanding purchasing workflows
Comfortable working in an ERP system and highly proficient in Excel
Experience with high-volume data entry, transaction processing, record maintenance, issuing purchase orders, processing invoices (AP functions), and monthly credit card reconciliation
Health Care Assistant (CNA), Acute Internal MedNewUniversity of Utah Health · Salt Lake City, US