Program Coordinator Cystic Fibrosis RDN - Pediatrics

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Provides care necessary for implementing the therapeutic plan of the physician. Coordinates clinic visits, maintains responsibility for all aspects of outpatient care, and performs clinical research. Assists with inpatient needs. Serves as a patient advocate in the medical care system serving as confidante, advisor, and liaison between patients and physicians.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates admissions, evaluation, and treatment of patients to the cystic fibrosis and pulmonary disease treatment program.
• Conducts the intake interview and participates in the initial evaluation and treatment planning.
• Reviews research and treatment protocol requirements prior to patient's clinic visits to coordinate efforts of appropriate health care team members.
• Ensures all laboratory results and radiologic results are available prior to patient's visit.
• Arranges and coordinates the various studies, tests, and consultations as needed throughout the treatment for outpatients and assists with care coordination for inpatients.
• Provides patients and families with the results of diagnostic tests at time of appointment or via phone.
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families regarding the disease process directly and through educational resources.
• In conjunction with the social worker, assists the patients and families with socioeconomic problems and referral to appropriate agencies.
• Coordinates the health care team meetings regarding the evaluation of patients' care, evaluation of the program and the creation and implementation of recommendations for improvement of the program.
• Provides ongoing training for the support staff through development of inservice teaching programs about cystic fibrosis.
• Participates in the budget development and monitoring of allocations of funds.
• Functions as a liaison to the community by providing information and education for school nurses, home health nurses, teachers, public health nurses, employers, and other agencies about the disease process.
• Serves as an advocate for children and adults with cystic fibrosis.
• Coordinates and conducts quality studies applicable to the program.
• Participates in the research of new program areas for improved patient services and coordinates clinical research projects.
• Identifies personal learning needs and keeps current in all aspects of cystic fibrosis through reading literature and attending conferences.
• Collaborates with pharmacists and insurance companies to complete prior authorization for medications and equipment essential for the patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Requirements:

• Certification:   Dietitian/Nutritionist - RDN
• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program
• Experience: Healthcare - Minimum of 5 years

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance 

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years-Healthcare (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, HR Policies, Standards And Procedures, Office Politics And Confidentiality, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.