Nurse Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine seeks a Nurse Coordinator for the CCAND clinic within Neurology to coordinate patient care and related administrative tasks. The role supports MDs/NPs, handles pre-authorizations, lab requests, and portal messages, and maintains the clinical database using Epic.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential; vaccination against COVID-19 is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN license in Maryland
• 5 years RN experience with at least 1 year in research
• Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care-related administrative responsibilities for CCAND clinic patients.
• Respond to patient phone calls and portal messages in a timely manner.
• Review and process prescription refill requests to pharmacies.
• Manage pre-authorization requests and follow-up to ensure completion.
• Manage lab requests and ensure results are uploaded into Epic.
• Assist with coordination of patient care needs and insurance forms.
• Maintain the CCAND Clinical Database.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Epic

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine isseeking a Nurse Coordinator to work in the Department ofNeurology, Clinical Center for Adults with Neuro-DevelopmentalDisorders (CCAND) . The Department of Neurology providesevaluation, treatment, and care for patients suffering from a widerange of neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy,multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateralsclerosis (ALS), and migraine. We provide care through ourinpatient and consultative services, our designated ComprehensiveStroke Center, our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, our 22-bedNeuro-Critical Care Unit, and our busy outpatient practice. TheDepartment also provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services.A number of departmental faculty received grant funding from theNational Institutes of Health and the Veteran's Administration tostudy the role of genetics in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson'sdisease, new brain imaging modalities in multiple sclerosis,biomarkers in multiple sclerosis, and neurodevelopmental disorderssuch as autism and intellectual disability. Many faculty are leadinvestigators in clinical trials to identify new therapeuticapproaches for a broad range of neurological disorders .

The Nurse Coordinator will be involved in the daily coordination ofthe CCAND assisting the MD and NPs with various patient-carerelated administrative tasks. The Nurse Coordinator willindependently handle pre authorizations for the CCAND patients,manage lab requests and respond to patient calls, respond to portalmessages and assist with RX refill. Strong oral and writtencommunication skills are essential for success in this role, as thecandidate will serve as the primary point of contact for patients.Additionally, proficiency in computer skills is highly desired tofacilitate the upkeep of a comprehensive database for patient dataoutcomes.

Employees whose job duties require them to work in clinicalsettings or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject tothe vaccine requirements of those sites. This position isrequired to be vaccinated against COVID−19 . For additionalinformation on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizeswellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirementprogram that must be selected and is effective on your date ofhire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave packagethat includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paidholidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, andcomprehensive health insurance; professional learning anddevelopment programs; tuition remission for employees and theirdependents at any University System of Maryland school; andflexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable perjob).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland

Essential Functions:

Responsible ongoing coordination of patient care-relatedadministrative responsibilities for CCAND clinic patients,including but not limited to:

• Responding to patient phone calls in a timely manner
• Managing and responding to patient portal messages
• Reviewing, processing, prescription refill requests topharmacies
• Managing pre-authorization requests, including follow-up andensuring completion
• Managing lab requests and ensuring all applicable results areuploaded into Epic
• Assisting with coordination of patient care needs asappropriate
• Assisting with disability, drivers, and other insurance relatedforms
• Working to maintain the CCAND Clinical Database

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : Bachelors in Nursing

Experience : Five (5) years experience as a registerednurse, at least one (1) year in research specialization.

Supervisory : Experience in patient or project managementpreferred

Licensure/Certification : Maryland licensed registerednurse.

Other : May require training related to occupational safetyand health, and environmental compliance

Except for qualifications established by law, additional relatedexperience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/orexperience is required only directly related education and/orexperience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicablerequirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use ofapplicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicateboth verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to workcooperatively with others and independently. Ability todemonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Valuesof Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity andJustice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Salary

$107,500.00 - $120,000.00, Commensurate witheducation and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request forreasonable accommodation will be responded to from this emailaddress.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Readthe UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.