Clinical Coordinator III​/PA

• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building:
  Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $ - $

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building:
  Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $ - $

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.

This position reports directly to the Director of the Hernia Center and the Division Administrator in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing Hernia care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients while working closely with Hernia Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

• 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.
• Provide pre-operative evaluation, risk assessment, screening, and education.
• Conduct independent outpatient mid- and long-term postoperative follow up.
• Assist with ordering appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.
• Seek other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrate 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.
• Provide guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educate patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
• Provide recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participate 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.
• Comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promote patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Assist with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to the treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Graduate of an accredited AMA CAHEA approved Physician Assistant education program
• 5 years of related experience
• Current NYS PA License
• NCCPA Board Certification
• BLS Certification
• NYS DEA Certification
• Master’s degree preferred

• Intermediate MS Office skills
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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