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University of Miami Structural Heart Program Coordinator in Miami, Florida
Current Employees:
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The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Coordination of patient evaluation and screening processes. Contact the referring providers. Receipt and review of pertinent clinical records. Coordination of record review with other team members. Involvement in patient and family education and consent. Patient tracking and triage. Help screen and evaluate potential candidates. Ensure patients receive necessary diagnostic testing. (LHC +/-PCI, ECHO, PFT’s, CTA, CT consults, STS score, Frailty, Labs) Educate the patient and family about the procedure. Organize heart team meetings. Contribute to procedure planning and post-procedurally monitor recovery. Prepare the patient and family for discharge. Arrange follow-up and stay in contact once the patient goes home or to another facility. Participates in patient satisfaction and quality initiatives. Coordination of inter-departmental processes and communication Participates in Outpatient clinic. Oversight of valve clinic schedule and processes Participation in the informed consent process including explanation of the clinical research protocol to patients and families in a manner that's easily understood and ensuring that their questions are answered appropriately. Coordination of mandated follow-up including and completion of patient visits and protocol-mandated procedures and testing Interaction with sponsors, data coordinating centers, core laboratory personnel and referring physicians as needed. Coordination of valve program team meetings/communication processes Maintenance of patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations Education of staff members as indicated. Assistance in training of new valve program team members as appropriate Other related responsibilities as indicated.Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results. Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care. Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs, and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results. Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures. Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services. Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts. Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions. Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida Physician’s Assistant License
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H15
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