Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner - PACC
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care (PACC) Medicine’s clinical team. This role provides clinical support to physicians within the General Pulmonary outpatient practice and delivers supervised direct patient care to established patients.
Responsibilities
Collaborate and communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff to ensure seamless and efficient patient care
Attend CME activities as appropriate to enhance knowledge in pulmonary medicine
Work alongside 2–3 physicians in the General Pulmonology practice during their office hours
Hold supervised office hours for established follow-up visits, four sessions per week at the CUIMC campus
Provide support to physicians at the White Plains NYP campus (The One, 1111 Westchester Ave)
Create and maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation in EPIC
Provide in-basket coverage for physicians when not holding office hours, including:
Responding to patient inquiries and escalating to physicians as needed
Processing prescription refills and assisting with pharmacy-related issues
Assist with coverage during physician absences (e.g., in-basket management, supervised sick visits)
Support prescription refills and prior authorizations for specialty medications
Assist in prescribing durable medical equipment (e.g., supplemental oxygen, non-invasive ventilation)
Be available to see patients requiring urgent office visits
Provide patient education (e.g., inhaler technique, supplemental oxygen use, biologic self-injection)
Schedule first-dose visits for biologic injections and monitor patients during subsequent visits
Demonstrate initiative and independence in improving clinical operations
Promote EPIC Patient Portal usage among patients
Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with providers, patients, and staff
Assist providers with medical procedures as needed
Stay current with Columbia University procedures and protocols
Be familiar with fire/safety procedures and security protocols
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned, including patient quality and safety initiatives
Adhere to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance, and safety guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, with one to two years of experience
Current New York State Nurse Practitioner (NP) (or proof of application) and Registered Nurse (RN) licenses, along with board certification
BLS and ACLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an outpatient medical practice environment
Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Other Requirements
Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate and communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff to ensure seamless and efficient patient care
Attend CME activities as appropriate to enhance knowledge in pulmonary medicine
Work alongside 2–3 physicians in the General Pulmonology practice during their office hours
Hold supervised office hours for established follow-up visits, four sessions per week at the CUIMC campus
Provide support to physicians at the White Plains NYP campus (The One, 1111 Westchester Ave)
Create and maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation in EPIC
Provide in-basket coverage for physicians when not holding office hours, including:
Responding to patient inquiries and escalating to physicians as needed
Processing prescription refills and assisting with pharmacy-related issues
Assist with coverage during physician absences (e.g., in-basket management, supervised sick visits)
Support prescription refills and prior authorizations for specialty medications
Assist in prescribing durable medical equipment (e.g., supplemental oxygen, non-invasive ventilation)
Be available to see patients requiring urgent office visits
Provide patient education (e.g., inhaler technique, supplemental oxygen use, biologic self-injection)
Schedule first-dose visits for biologic injections and monitor patients during subsequent visits
Demonstrate initiative and independence in improving clinical operations
Promote EPIC Patient Portal usage among patients
Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with providers, patients, and staff
Assist providers with medical procedures as needed
Stay current with Columbia University procedures and protocols
Be familiar with fire/safety procedures and security protocols
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned, including patient quality and safety initiatives
Adhere to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance, and safety guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, with one to two years of experience
Current New York State Nurse Practitioner (NP) (or proof of application) and Registered Nurse (RN) licenses, along with board certification
BLS and ACLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an outpatient medical practice environment
Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Other Requirements
Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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