What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Nursing position at Texas A&M University Health Science Center?
Job Title
Program Coordinator - NursingAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
School Of NursingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Program Coordinator - Nursing, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development and implementation of the Mobile Clinic program.
What you need to know
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of experience in a health-related office environment
Required Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
Other Requirements and Factors:
This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends and holidays
Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving rural communities
Experience using electronic Health Records including ECW
Experience coordinating patient referrals
Experience with medical billing and coding
Community Health Worker certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to positively and professionally interact with patients and staff
Responsibilities:
Program Coordination
Responds to inquiries regarding Mobile Clinic offerings
May develop and update training materials and deliver training sessions to patients and schools
Plans and implements programs and assists in their evaluation
Compiles program statistics and provides information to management as needed
May assist in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events
Maintains program records and databases
Assists with the upkeep and service needs of the Mobile Clinic
Assists in identifying funding/outreach opportunities
Mobile Clinic Support
Provides patient support to the Medical Assistants
Schedules patients, verifies insurance, and assist in patient medical coordination
Collects patient copayments and coinsurance payments
Serves as a driver for the Mobile Clinics, in a University vehicle
Provides basic medical assistance including taking vital signs when needed
Coordinates patient referrals
Interfaces with Texas A&M Health Hub for patient inquiries related to billing or requests for medical r ecords
Assists in billing, coding, and patient reconciliation
Provides support to providers with clerical duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and
collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
