Clinical Care Coordinator II/RN

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day clinical activities for an orthopedic spine physician's practice across multiple sites.
• Manage patient triage, including screening calls, requesting medical records, and scheduling consultations or emergency appointments.
• Facilitate surgical coordination, including scheduling dates, providing pre-operative education, and ordering necessary testing.
• Act as a liaison between providers, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare personnel to ensure seamless patient transitions.
• Perform clinical duties such as rounding on orthopedic inpatients, assisting with examinations, and managing wound care or sutures.
• Document all patient interactions, prescriptions, and clinical data accurately within the Electronic Medical Record (Epic).
• Address patient concerns, manage post-operative discharge instructions, and assist with medical documentation like disability forms or letters of medical necessity.
• Support clinical team management by assisting with staff onboarding, scheduling, and maintaining clinical supply inventories.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of related clinical experience.
• Current and unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work in a high-volume, high-pressure clinical environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Previous experience working in a physician practice setting.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution located in New York City. The Orthopedic Surgery division provides cutting-edge clinical care and research, working within a collaborative environment to improve patient outcomes in specialized surgical fields.