Program Coordinator, NPHL

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Vaccination Requirement	The University of Nebraska Medicine Center (UNMC) requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty. All employees must be fully vaccinated unless they have requested and been approved for an exemption based on a recognized medical reason, a sincerely held religious belief, or a pre-approved, 100% remote work agreement. Fully vaccinated means having received one dose of a single dose COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (Moderna and Pfizer). As a prospective and/or a new employee at UNMC, you will be/are required to comply with the UNMC’s vaccination protocol. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers will have five (5) days from the date of hire to provide proof of partial or full vaccination or to request a medical or religious exemption. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with proof of partial vaccination may have up to thirty-five (35) days from the hire date to be in full compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers who receive a denial of a request for medical or religious exemption will be given five (5) business days from exemption denial notification date to provide proof of compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with no approved exemption who fail to comply with this policy will be separated.
EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_11840
Department	Pathology/Microbiology 50000521
Business Unit	College of Medicine
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Remote/Telecommuting	No remote/telecommute opportunity
Position Summary	Experienced clinical laboratory professional to coordinate laboratory testing activities at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) to support the Nebraska state Department of Health and Human Services (NE-DHHS), Regional Pathology Services (RPS), local health departments, and other healthcare providers. Coordinate special projects conducted within NPHL working alongside the directors, managers and technical staff.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Healthcare
Working Title	Program Coordinator, NPHL
Job Title	Health Care Associate (Para)
Salary Grade	HC15H
Appointment Type	C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range	$21.731 - $32.596/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date	03/13/2023
Application Review Date	03/20/2023
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	NA (Will consider five years education/related experience)
Required Experience	3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience in areas of laboratory science and/or information technology (IT) to include program/project coordination experience. (Will consider five years education/related experience)
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Requires knowledge and understanding of administrative and office policies and procedures. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Functional knowledge of laboratory test menus and specimen handling including collection systems, specimen storage and specimen viability. Good team player with well-developed interpersonal, organizational, mentoring and communication skills, including written documentation and presentation skills. Must possess good proofreading and editing skills of technical documents
Preferred Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Biology or other scientific field of study, information technology (IT) with a subspecialty of LIS or bioinformatics, or business management.
Preferred Experience:	More than 4 years’ experience in areas of laboratory science and/or IT. Experience in local, state and/or national health programs. Experience in project management.
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Adobe Acrobat, NUlirt, LIS software
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Advanced knowledge and experience using varied office software. Skilled in healthcare outreach. Understanding of strategic planning to enhance and improve process flow and outcome. Interest in learning and applying new technologies. Ability to change priorities in response to company demands while continuing to deliver results. Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously, while interacting with clients using the NPHL resources.
Email to a Friend	https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/76024

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have experience in areas of laboratory science and/or information technology (IT) to include program/project coordination experience?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have experience in areas of laboratory science and/or information technology (IT) to include program/project coordination experience, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No