Variable Hours Officer

Variable Hours Officer

Columbia University Fertility Center seeks an outstanding nurse to join the growing team in the NYC office. This is your opportunity to work in one of the top academic fertility centers in the U.S. You will work in an innovative, professional environment where your talent will contribute to changing patient's lives, and have the chance to work with highly skilled Reproductive Endocrinology physicians and nurses.

You will be a leading part of the team working closely with patients to help guide them in their dreams of building a family. Anticipated schedule is Saturday and Sunday and holiday coverage as needed. We offer a great working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits.

We are delighted to announce an exciting new position at the Columbia University Fertility Center, working as a VHO / IVF Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Direct patient interaction and coordination of infertility testing and treatment plans, including IVF and IUI cycles, between patients and physicians.
• Telephone triage patient calls regarding medications, treatment plans, and test results. Maintain patient charting in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Provide patient education and counseling on treatment protocols, medications, and infertility procedures.
• Responsible for accurate and timely communication of physician orders, instructions, and lab results to patients.
• Transcribe and transmit prescriptions per physician's instruction and process prior-authorizations as needed.
• Assisting in the pre- and post-op care of patients having procedures (i.e. egg retrieval, embryo transfer, hysteroscopy) as needed.
• Communicate with all staff, clinical and administrative, in order to provide highest level of quality patient care.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience.
• 2-4 years related experience. Clinical rotation experience associated with BSN degree programs will be applied toward related experience requirements.
• Current New York State RN License.
• BLS certified
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous fertility experience.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veterans

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.