CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Clinical Coordinator III-NP/PA

  • Requisition no: 541491
  • Work type: Full Time
  • Location: Medical Center
  • School/Department: Surgery
  • Grade: Grade 106
  • Categories: Health/Clinical
  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: 109,200-132,850
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.
 

Job summary:

This position reports directly to the Breast Surgeon at the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing Breast care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with Breast Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.


Duties and responsibilities:

  1. Will assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
  2. Assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
  3. Assist with ordering appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.
  4. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for evaluation of illness.
  5. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
  6. Develop and implement treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
  7. Providing guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
  8. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
  9. Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
  10. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
  11. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
  12. 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.
  13. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also compile with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
  14. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
  15. Assist with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
  16. Assist with hospital consultations as needed.

Minimum Education:

Nurse Practitioners: Master of Nursing

Physician Assistants: Degree from Accredited AMA CAHEA Approved Physician Assistant Program

Minimum Related Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and five years of experience required. Master’s degree required.

Minimum licensing requirements:

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is either masters or doctorate prepared as a Nurse Practitioner, as well as board certified with ANCC or AANP. The Nurse Practitioner must have a valid license as a Registered Nurse and as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Physician Assistant applicants must have a degree from an accredited; AMA CAHEA approved Physician Assistant Program, as well as be board certified.  The Physician Assistant must have a current New York State Physician Assistant License.
  • Current, or be eligible for, a DEA

Minimum certification requirements:

Nursing: RN License and NP License in NYS; ANCC Board Certification

Physician Assistants: PA license in NYS and Board Certification

BLS Certification; Current or Eligible for NYS DEA License.


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