University Hospital

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) (Inpatient) position is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) is a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations. The competent practice of the Patient Care Technician is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient safety, patient/family satisfaction, and care and services that are thoroughly documented as dictated by policy and procedure. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) conducts her/himself according to the behavioral expectations articulated for this role. Qualifications Certified as a Patient Care Technician by National Healthcareer Association...

Overview Administrator Compensation 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full Time | 💼 Human Resources Department |   About the Role The Administrator Compensation manages the administration and delivery of compensation programs and services at University Hospital, ensuring alignment with hospital and Human Resources policies, practices, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Under the direction of the Director of Total Rewards, Compensation and Leaves Management, this role partners closely with HR leadership, management, and staff to develop and implement compensation strategies that support organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and operational needs. The role also supports labor relations efforts by assisting with the negotiation, interpretation, and implementation of collective bargaining agreements with unions representing University Hospital employees. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Under the direction of...

Overview Vice President, Financial Strategy & Planning 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Finance |   About the Role The Vice President for Financial Strategy and Planning will provide analytic and operational leadership by projecting and managing financial forecasts to inform organizational decision ‐ making, closely track fi nancial performance and external factors influencing the organization’s fiscal health and recommending appropriate adjustments to operational plans as needed, support organizational priorities like capital initiatives and state budget relationships, and identify opportunities to optimize state and federal funding.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Directs long ‐ term enterprise financial strategy, including multi ‐ year financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to inform operational priorities, provides the analytical foundation for strategic decision ‐ making,...

Overview About the Role The Financial Assistance Advisor plays a key role in ensuring accurate and up-to-date insurance details are collected from patients and entered into the hospital’s billing system. This position is responsible for managing pre-certifications for inpatient admissions, notifying insurance providers of admissions, and handling applications for programs such as Charity Care, Family Care, Presumptive Eligibility, and Public Assistance. The advisor also educates patients about available New Jersey State programs, including Presumptive Medicaid, NJ State Medicaid, NJ Family Care, and Charity Care. All responsibilities are carried out with a commitment to patient confidentiality, access to care, and professionalism, in alignment with Five Star Customer Service standards. The role also includes cross-functional duties within the Financial Counseling and Charity Care units of Patient Accounts. Finish Responsibilities...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Social Worker I UH position is to be skilled in interventions for the support and/or resolution of patient and family crises as well as advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events. The role includes other functions such as developing social services care plans and working closely with community resources. The position functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and services to patients from newborn to elderly and understands the life cycle changes consistent with each age and their families related to their health care and general wellbeing. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling of patients and families relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs. Develops and implements...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to assess and intervene with Adult (18-64 years) and Geriatric (65-95+ years) clients, for nutritional risk and education requirements. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Performs nutrition assessments in the time frame consistent with the N.J. State Health Code and/or policy and procedure for designated subunits, and triages clients into appropriate level of care to determine time frame for follow-up intervention and intensity of nutritional care required. Documents all nutritional care provided to clients in the medical chart using the S.O.A.P format or as outlined in the policy and procedure for designated subunits. Evaluates and monitors client’s progress consistent with policy and procedure and implements appropriate nutritional care collaboratively with primary care physician or designate. Attends and actively participates in...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Billing Specialist position is to ensure accurate and timely processing of all patient and insurance billing, follow-up and correspondence for University Hospital.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Performs pre-billing preparations as required for electronic and manual claims submission. Reviews pre-bill edit/error reports and makes necessary corrections; Resubmits claims. Obtains and/or corrects any missing data elements required for billing purposes. Mails all hard copy claims to the appropriate insurance carrier with attachments, if required. Maintains and prepares daily billing and follow-up logs and statistical reports. Contacts insurance companies to follow-up on outstanding claims submitted, in accordance with daily workload assignments as displayed on the Receivables Workstation and/or as targeted by Patient Accounts Management. Handles and...

Overview About the Role The Executive Director Ambulatory Care Services will provide operational leadership for safe, compassionate, and evidenced ‐ based best practice for all outpatient clinical services. In alignment with the organizational strategic plan and in partnership with the Vice President Ambulatory Care Services, the Executive Director is responsible for the assessment, development, and implementation of both patient care and professional practice standards for nursing staff. In addition, the Executive Director represents, directs and manages the components of patient quality, safety and survey readiness for ambulatory care services. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Responsible for the staffing structure and direction of ambulatory care services in collaboration with departmental leaders, with the goal of creating and maintaining a high ‐ performing team focused on the patient/family. Collaborates...

Overview About the Role The Section Head Ophthalmology position has direct patient care duties and administrative duties. Performs ophthalmic imaging techniques to include photography-based studies, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic ultrasound and electro physiologic studies. Plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day activities and functions related to the clinical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the Division of Ophthalmic Imaging. Provides administrative services and support to department management for the Division. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and operating guidelines of the division. Assists in other general office operation in the care of patient requiring Ophthalmology services from ages 0 to above 100 years. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Oversees daily operations of Ophthalmology clinics, including staffing, room assignments, equipment maintenance, supply levels, and...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Administrative Coordinator II Confidential position is to provide high level, confidential administrative support to the Chief Compliance Officer in the University Hospital Office of Ethics and Compliance, as well as the Director of Internal Audit in the office of Internal Audit.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership. Ensure confidentiality in all tasks and communications. Support the Chief Compliance Officer in the Office of Ethics and Compliance. Assist the Director of Internal Audit in the Office of Internal Audit.     Qualifications What You’ll Bring   Bachelor’s Degree plus one (1) year of administrative experience in: Government agency University setting Large business office Responsibilities include: Office management Preparation of reports...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RTR) position is to provide direct patient care. Upon the order of the physician, administers pulmonary therapeutic, diagnostic procedures and sets up, operates, monitors and manages various types of respiratory equipment to be utilized in the treatment, management, control and care of patients of all ages with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio respiratory system. Works primarily in the Intensive Care unit (ICU), collaborates with nurses and physician in the implementation of individualized care plans. Qualifications Must possess the ability, education and training required to meet the needs of patients of all ages based on age and developmental status. Successful completion of study from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Must possess the Registry (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Perioperative Services Associate position is to be a vital member of the Perioperative Service/Surgical Team and achieves efficient/safe patient care through the operating room turnover and well maintained supplies, instruments and equipment. As a member of the Surgical Team they demonstrate team collaboration, communication and participate in process and performance improvements activities. The Perioperative Services Associate is knowledgeable of Infection Control Mandates and activities, regulatory agency standards and Joint Commission Safety Alerts and mandates. Qualifications High school diploma or its equivalent plus one (1) year of hospital work experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. CPR required. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position; prior supervisory experience an asset. Must be...

Overview Food Service Worker – Trayline 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Part-Time | 💼 Dietary |   About the Role The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position is to assist in preparing and serving food to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and their family members .   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Delivers meals and snacks per policy and procedure. Retrieves patient meal trays per policy and procedure. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when providing services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Communicates with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient developmental and cognitive level. Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment. Qualifications What You’ll Bring   Required: High School Diploma or GED...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of Ophthalmic Assistant is to provide basic level technical support to the Ophthalmology Clinics, Faculty and Residents, and to perform various services, as directed, to facilitate patient care and efficient clinic operation. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Performs and accurately documents, either electronically or in written form, intake patient interview to include: chief complaint and HPI; Review of Systems; past, family, medical and social history; patient medication list. Performs, under direction of an ophthalmologist, basic level ophthalmic screening procedures as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) to include Snellen visual acuity; automated lensometry, refractometry, and keratometry; automated visual field testing; corneal topography; measurement of intra-ocular pressure using Tonopen; contact lens instruction....

Overview About the Role The Senior Hospital Application Analyst develops and manages complex projects. Oversees the planning, development, implementation and support of hospital information systems. Supervises analyst/project staff. Develops testing strategies according to system build and downstream system requirements. Oversees and assists the hospital with the development of a training plan. Ensures that systems are implemented and functioning under the guidance of acceptable University policies and procedures and meet all regulatory requirements   University Hospital is a dynamic, mission driven, at the heart of one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If you're energized by collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare, you'll find a rewarding...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Worker position is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment at University Hospital. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Keeps patient and non-patient areas of the facility clean, safe, and orderly condition. Cleans hospital patient rooms, baths, showers, laboratories, offices, corridors, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other areas as assigned using approved cleaners and hospital approved germicide. Strips linen from beds, washes beds and mattresses using hospital approved germicide, remakes beds after discharge. Dusts furniture and equipment, empties waste baskets, trash, recycling and medical waste containers, washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels and sills, polishes metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings. Transports trash and waste to disposal area. Performs...

Overview About the Role Under the guidance and direction of the Chief Medical Officer, is a hands‐on leadership role responsible for driving the development, governance, quality & integrity controls and execution of enterprise‐wide data and analytics initiatives. Collaborates with the Medical Director of Informatics and UH executive leadership to create a data‐driven culture by developing a framework of support, education, and training to drive data literacy across UH and measurable business outcomes. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Responsible for driving development, governance, quality, integrity controls, and execution of enterprise-wide data and analytics initiatives. Collaborates with the Medical Director of Informatics and UH executive leadership to: Create a data-driven culture. Develop a framework for support, education, and training to improve data literacy. Achieve measurable business outcomes. Partners...

Overview About the Role   The Assistant Director of Enviornmental Services Supervises housekeeping activities for facilities at University Hospital during assigned shift. Supervises the usage of materials and maintains approved methods for infection control. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Processes are patient-centered; actively creates a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for UH customers, drives collaboration with leadership (including physicians), and responds to patient needs, concerns, and complaints within 24–48 hours. Displays a “can-do” attitude across departments, monitors and analyzes patient satisfaction data, takes corrective actions, and acts as a role model for Service Excellence while maintaining composure in stressful situations. Ensures respect for patient rights and commitment to the uniqueness of each individual; customer service scores meet or exceed targets. Available for flexible shifts...

Overview About the Role The main responsibility of the EKG Technician is to conduct electrocardiograms (EKGs) to produce graphic recordings of the heart’s electrical activity, as monitored by the Cardiovascular Coordinator. The technician is equipped with the necessary education, skills, and experience to care for patients across all age groups, from newborns to the elderly. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) to capture detailed tracings of the heart’s electrical signals. Support the Cardiovascular Coordinator by providing accurate and timely EKG results. Apply specialized knowledge and training to ensure high-quality patient care. Deliver services to a diverse patient population, ranging from newborns to elderly individuals. Maintain competency in EKG procedures and adapt techniques to meet age-specific needs Qualifications What You’ll Bring High school diploma...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Medical Technologist – Hematology is to independently perform both routine and complex laboratory analyses with precision and accuracy. This role is responsible for ensuring procedural and system controls, troubleshooting and problem-solving, as well as contributing to teaching and supervision under the direction of leadership. Technologists provide physicians with timely, accurate, and reliable results that are essential for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Perform and demonstrate proficiency in routine and complex laboratory testing in accordance with SOPs and departmental standards. Thoroughly process, analyze, and report results, including timely communication of critical values (within 15 minutes) and prioritization of STAT specimens. Conduct and document quality control procedures; identify, troubleshoot, and resolve...