Clinical Coordinator III Np/Pa

• Job Type: Officer of Administration

• Bargaining Unit:

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• End Date if Temporary:

• Hours Per Week: 35

• Standard Work Schedule:

• Building:

• Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $150,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

This position reports directly to the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Division Administrators in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing vascular care services in the office, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will also work closely with the Vascular Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Will assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.

• Assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.

• Assists with ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.

• Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.

• Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.

• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections / infusions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.

• Provides guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.

• Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.

• Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.

• Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.

• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.

• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education. Also provide quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.

• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.

• Assists with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

• Reviews results / calls back patients / ensures prompt documentation as directed by the supervising physician.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum education:

• Nurse Practitioners: Master of Science in Nursing

• Physician Assistants: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited or New York State Education Department approved PA education program

Minimum related experience:

• NP - 3 years nursing or related experience.
• PA - 5 years of related experience

Minimum licensing/certifications required upon start date:

• NYS RN and NP Licenses and ANCC Board Certification.
• NYS PA License and NCCPA Board Certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (if applicable) Certification
• DEA Certification

Minimum computer skills:

• Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications for candidates include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.

• Ability to manage and coordinate a patient case load.

• Work within a collaborative agreement/protocols with a physician and health care team.

• Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.

• High level multitasker

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.