Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Clinical Coordinator III-NP/PA in New York, New York
- 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
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:
- Will assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
- Assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
- Assist with ordering 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.
- Develop and implement treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Providing 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 compile with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
- Assist with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly