Federal Work Study Program
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NOTE: STUDENTS MAY ONLY WORK ONE JOB AT TJU, TJUH, UHS OR JUP. FEDERAL WORK-STUDY STUDENTS MAY NOT HAVE ALTERNATE JOBS.
Department: Gastroenterology
Position Title: Technical Aide (must have a bachelor's degree for this position) (view pay rate/title summary)
Availability: Academic Year 2023-2024
Duties and Responsibilities: PRIMARY FUNCTION: Facilitate patient access to colonoscopy services, including direct access colonoscopy. Work with Physicians, Clinical Support Staff and Administration to improve the rates of successful colonoscopy in patients indicated for the procedure, to increase adherence to colonoscopy prep, and to decrease the number of cancellations and no shows for the procedure. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1) Oversee the screening and scheduling process and assist management in order to flag patients who require additional support and/or education on the importance of screening for colon cancer. 2) Screen patients using a predetermined protocol to ensure proper placement into either direct-access program or scheduling for a visit with a gastroenterologist; 3) Educating patients about the colonoscopy procedure and colonoscopy prep; 4) Conducting reminder phone calls to patients scheduled for direct-access colonoscopy; 5) Tracking data on a range of measures related to colonoscopy; 6) Work with Referring Physicians in and outside of Jefferson to facilitate and maintain effective communication. 6) Work with the Referring Physician practice staff to increase the percentage of colonoscopies in patients indicated for the procedure.
How many students are needed to fill this position during each enrollment period?
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Summer:
Academic Year: 4
Estimated Time Requirement:
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Summer: hours per week
Academic Year: 12 hours per week
Preferred times that the student may work this position:
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X Weekday mornings
X Weekday afternoons
X Weekday Evenings
X Weekends
Requires/permits the student to perform certain duties off-site: Yes
Care-based, cash-handling, safety, and/or sensitive data duties related to position: N/A
Drug-testing by University Health Services required: No
Criminal background checks for required: No
Community service position: No