Clinical Coordinator III - PA

Responsibilities

• Support Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery by performing history and physical examinations to establish presumptive diagnoses.
• Manage patient care plans, including ordering laboratory studies and interpreting diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
• Perform minor clinical procedures, such as paracentesis, and assist medical staff with pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical activities.
• Provide comprehensive medical care and post-surgical management, including wound care and drain management.
• Coordinate patient care plans, initiate specialty referrals, and serve as a primary point of communication for patients, families, and referring physicians.
• Present clinical cases at tumor boards and develop materials for regional and national medical meetings.
• Support research activities and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and symposiums.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited or New York State Education Department approved Physician Assistant education program.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and training.
• Minimum of 5 years of related clinical experience.
• Valid NYS PA License and NCCPA Board Certification.
• Current BLS and ACLS Certifications.
• Valid NYS DEA Certification.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions within a collaborative healthcare team.

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class institution dedicated to excellence in research, medical education, and patient care. Our medical center provides global leadership in healthcare, offering a collaborative environment for professionals to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.