Clinical Coordinator III - PA (Kidney Transplant)

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University seeks a Clinical Coordinator III - PA for its Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program. The role involves managing outpatient care for transplant patients, coordinating with medical teams, and developing clinical protocols. Candidates must have a PA license, relevant certifications, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates medical and surgical management of transplant patients.
• Provides direct patient care and evaluates patients.
• Develops practice protocols and patient education materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Social media proficiency

MS Office skills

Education

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA education program

Current NYS PA License and NCCPA Board Certification

BLS Certification

DEA Certification

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building:
• Salary Range: $135,000 - $160,000

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

The Clinical Coordinator III - PA will function in the outpatient setting of the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program in collaboration with the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant multidisciplinary team to care for and manage post-transplant kidney and pancreas recipients, post-operative kidney living donors, and patients who underwent surgical or invasive procedures by the Kidney/Pancreas transplant surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates medical and surgical management of kidney and pancreas transplant patients in the outpatient setting.
• Assisting transplant surgeons and nephrologists in the outpatient clinic to perform comprehensive history and physical exams, develop differential diagnoses, implement plan of care and document patient’s response to care.
• Conduct pre-operative history and physical exams, as well as obtain transplant and other surgical consents
• Provide direct patient care by evaluating patients awaiting transplant, as well as post- transplant recipients, and kidney donors.
• Collect, order and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed upon protocols.
• Order and obtain medication prior authorizations for kidney transplant recipients.
• Develop practice protocols, standard of care, and patient education material for kidney/pancreas transplant recipients.
• In conjunction with the research team, monitor and provide care to patients participating in research studies.
• In partnership with Quality, Research and Education group, help develop and manage detail clinical databases to evaluate and improve patient outcomes.
• Attend professional meetings and conferences, maintain professional affiliations and enhances professional development to stay current with trends in health care administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Physician Assistants: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited or New York State Education department approved PA education program
• 5 years of related experience.

Minimum certification required upon start date:

• Current NYS PA License and NCCPA Board Certification.
• BLS Certification
• DEA Certification

Other Requirements

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with technology and social media platforms.
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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