Program Coordinator - Nursing

Job Title

Program Coordinator - Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

School Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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
  
  
  

Skills

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 records
• 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.