• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator - RN is responsible for assisting physicians by providing general nursing care, patient screening, patient education, and clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative staff to provide inclusive patient care
• Tracks abnormal lab results to confirm that patient has had appropriate follow up as ordered by the physician in the patient’s plan of care
• Triage all calls and assist with EPIC clinical in-basket messages/telephone encounters and advise appropriate clinicians
• Assists in improving and maintaining the existing laboratory and pathology tracking system
• Maintains precise records of all specimens obtained and sent for testing
• Reviews all laboratory reports within 24 hours of their receipt
• Enter/review orders and document clinical notes in EPIC as advised by physicians
• Notifies patients of normal results as determined by the physician either telephone or Connect patient portal
• Acts as a resource for patients requesting lab results and requisition
• Obtain pre-certification/pre-authorizations for medications, services and testing in a timely manner when necessary
• Provides physicians with results for routine review prior to scanning
• Acts as a resource for patients requesting lab results and requisition
• Provide clinical assistance to clinical coordinator with phlebotomy and administer medication/injections
• Functions as a team member, providing backup coverage when required
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by physicians, clinical coordinator, director of nursing and practice manager
• Complies with all HIPAA regulations, as well as compliance and safety guidelines
• Complies with all hospital, department and division policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience
• Must have a New York State Nursing License

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with neurological surgery or neurosurgery populations is preferred

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have strong time management skills, strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to exercise good judgement
• Working conditions:
• Infectious Agents-Sputum samples, blood
• Patient Billing

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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