Clinical Coordinator III/PA

Clinical Coordinator III/PAThis position reports directly to the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Division Administrators in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing vascular care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will also work closely with the Vascular Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.ResponsibilitiesAssess 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.Assists with ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections / infusions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.Provides guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.Participates 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.Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.Assists with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.Reviews results / calls back patients / ensures prompt documentation as directed by the supervising physician.Minimum QualificationsMinimum education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited or New York State Education department approved PA education program.Minimum licensing/certifications required upon start date: Current NYS PA License and NCCPA Board Certification. BLS Certification. DEA Certification. Experience with EMR (EPIC)Preferred QualificationsIntermediate proficiency in MS Office.Experience with EMR (EPIC).Other RequirementsAbility to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.Work within a collaborative agreement/protocol with a physician and health care team.Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.Have excellent communication and written skills.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.