Clinical Coordinator - Diabetes and Endocrinology - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to support subspecialty endocrinology care. The role collaborates with the Clinical Program Manager and team to coordinate care for complex patients and families.

The nurse will provide professional nursing care, educate patients, and act as a liaison among families and subspecialists. The position supports five endocrinologists and involves care coordination, education, and documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years acute/primary care nursing experience.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office and/or Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a communication system ensuring timely information flow to providers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Interacts with patients and families during visits and by phone to assess needs and support care.
• Documents interventions, plans of care, and findings in the EMR.
• Collaborates with the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Facilitates diagnostic testing, prescription refills, and other instructions requiring provider sign-off.
• Serves as a clinical resource and educator to staff and patients.
• Contributes to development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
• Supports continuous process improvements to improve outcomes and satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Master's of Science in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Clinical Coordinator, in collaboration with the Clinical Program Manager and specialty‑specific clinical team, will identify, support and develop programs to meet the needs of complex patients and family. The Clinical Coordinator is a registered nurse who has clinical expertise to the Subspecialty providers in providing quality medical care to patients.. The Coordinator is responsible for providing professional nursing care and support to patients/families with a variety of subspecialty needs. This position will be a liaison between the family and the subspecialty team to assist in care coordination and disease specific education for patients, families, and staff.

Busy practice supporting 5 very busy endocrinologists. Also provides support to the clinical team. The candidate should have an interest in endocrinology, especially diabetes management.

A day in the life of a Clinical Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Maintains a communication system which ensures comprehensive and timely transmission of information to providers and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Applies evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions and establish standards of clinical specialty.
• Interacts with patients /family during provider office visits and via phone, assessing patient needs. Collaborates with providers and assists with developing evidence‑based solutions to meet desired measurable outcomes.
• Documents all interventions, assessments, plans of care, interactions, care provided and findings in EMR.
• In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the patient population. Provides patient care including nursing assessments.
• Provides additional support to the subspecialist to enable the provider to focus on the highest level of care. Facilitates diagnostic testing,prescription refills and other patient instructions requiring provider signature. Acts as a liaison with other departments to clarify questions related to care of the patient.
• Serves as a clinical resource person to the staff, patients/families, and other team members access the continuum to evaluate complex patients and identify appropriate desired outcomes and interventions.
• Serves as a resource for clinical staff, developing and delivering education and operation guidelines.
• Participates in the development of evidence based guidelines/protocols that are utilized in planning patient care and monitoring achievement of patient outcomes.
• Participates in continuous process improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes, assures appropriate utilization of resources and increases patient satisfaction.
• Responsible for subspecialty clinic oversight of supplies, coordinating clinics with providers, scheduling, and providing clinical direction to the assistant care coordinator.
• Maintain awareness of standards and regulatory agency compliance.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor`s of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of 3-5 years acute/primary care for specialty and population specific nursing experience
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Master`s of Science in Nursing
• Knowledge of insurance authorization process and system navigation
• Understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding

Licenses and Certifications Required

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• Specialty specific and/or population certifications.

Minimum rate of $92,144.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

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In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.