Overview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
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Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator in the Department of Pediatrics within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
The Clinical Care Coordinator (CCC) supports the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (DAYAM) by delivering sexual and reproductive health services to adolescents, young adults, and their families in both clinical and community settings. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the CCC is responsible for comprehensive patient care, including assessment, care planning, treatment implementation, evaluation, health education, and coordination of services. The role emphasizes family planning, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) support, Sexually transmitted infections STI/HIV prevention and treatment, and advocacy to ensure equitable access to care. The CCC practices under the clinical guidance of physicians and advanced practice nurses and provides clinical expertise and patient care according to Rutgers protocols and policies and the professional standards of the American Nurses Association. Complies with all regulatory requirements, including OSHA, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Title X, CDC, DEA, and the New Jersey Department of Health. Performs administrative and centralized clinic support while promoting a positive work environment.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Works in the DAYAM clinic under the guidance of physicians and APNs and performs needed clinical tasks, including taking histories, distribution/administration of medication, coordination of referrals, pre-authorizations, and other services as needed in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Facilitates patient flow in the clinic in conjunction with the APN. Takes responsibility for ensuring prompt clinic start to ensure smooth patient flow. Performs triage assessment at the start of each ambulatory care encounter, to include a comprehensive sexual history, mental health, nutritional, substance abuse, and oral health screenings.
- Provides intervention accordingly under the direction of providers /APN, including technical procedures such as phlebotomy, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections.
- Explains procedures and treatments to the patient to ensure comprehension and obtain consent.
- Provides assistance to providers on intrauterine device (IUD) and contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) insertion and removal, sterile technique, and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) visit following protocol required.
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.