HVTI International Care Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 69,600 - 106,132; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is seeking an HVTI International Coordinator to streamline international patient intake and care coordination in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The role acts as the first contact, coordinating medical records, scheduling consultations, and guiding patients into appropriate care pathways.

Collaboration with GPS and HVTI clinicians, including Dr. Maan Fares, ensures clinical documentation is complete, and occasional in-person support at GPS facilities may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum of 4 years of nursing experience in medical cardiology or cardiac surgery clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the intake process for surgical candidates by obtaining, in advance, clinical information related to patients' health and functioning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.
• Coordinate continuity of care for international/GPS patients with PCPs, referring physicians, Cleveland Clinic Cardiology staff, surgeons and staff to ensure appropriate pre-/post-surgical care.
• Review available clinic information for pre-surgical test and appointment scheduling and communicate additional studies to the outpatient scheduling office.
• Coordinate patient care between HVI medicine and surgical departments when necessary.
• Facilitate hospital transfers with scheduling officers, Access Plus and surgeons' offices.
• Communicate anticipated patient care expectations to GPS and identify Physician Champion to oversee care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The HVTI International Coordinator manages the intake and care coordination process for international patients seeking treatment within the Heart & Vascular Institute. Serving as the first point of contact, the coordinator facilitates the collection and review of medical records, schedules initial consultations, and ensures each patient is smoothly integrated into the appropriate care pathway.

This role works closely with Global Patient Services (GPS) and HVTI providers, including direct collaboration with Dr. Maan Fares, Chairman of GPS, to ensure all clinical documentation is complete and properly routed. While most patient interaction is conducted via phone, occasional in-person support within GPS facilities may be required.

A caregiver in this position works M-F, from 8:00am—5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Coordinate the intake process for surgical candidates by obtaining, in advance, clinical information relative to the patients' state of health and level of functioning.
• Ensure departmental compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.
• Coordinate the continuity of care of international/GPS patients, works with the PCP's, referring physicians, patients, Cleveland Clinic Cardiology staff, staff surgeons and their office staff, other nurse practice managers NPM) as well as the schedules officers, preop/TCI/postop nurse clinicians, to ensure continuity of care and appropriate concern for individualized pre-surgical and/or post-surgical needs.
• Review all clinic information available for review with surgeon for accurate and appropriate pre-surgical test and appointment scheduling, communicate additional studies to the outpatient scheduling office under the physician's direction.
• Coordinate patient care between HVI medicine and surgical departments when necessary.
• Facilitate hospital transfers in collaboration with scheduling officers, access plus and surgeons' office.
• Communicate anticipated patient care expectations to GPS. Identifies the appropriate Physician Champion to help streamline and oversee patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 4 years of experience as a nurse in medical cardiology or cardiac surgery clinical areas

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).