APP Program Coordinator II - Sickle Cell Program

Summa Western Reserve Hospital • Akron, OH

79d • $53 - $76

About The Position

The APP Program Coordinator II for Sickle Cell at Summa Health Medical Group is responsible for collaborating with the Medical Director to provide support and direction to all staff within the Internal Medicine Center and across the hospital system. The role focuses on ensuring timely and quality care for patients in the Sickle Cell specialty program, working closely with departments such as Hematology and Pain Management. The coordinator will develop and advance the quality of advanced practice through specialized direct patient care, leadership, consultation, education, and research. The position also involves improving processes of care for patients and maintaining clinical competency through a clinical caseload providing primary and specialty care to the identified Sickle Cell patient population.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's Degree in Nursing with completion of Advanced Practice program.
• Current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant in the state of Ohio.
• Minimum one year experience as an advanced practice provider preferred.
• Successful completion of orientation program upon hire.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organizing, self-motivation, accuracy, and time management skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated flexibility to meet the changing needs of patients and healthcare team members.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and all computer programs utilized by Summa Health System.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Medical Director to support and direct staff within the Internal Medicine Center.
• Ensure timely and quality care for patients in the Sickle Cell specialty program.
• Work in conjunction with hematology/oncology and pain management departments.
• Develop and advance the quality of advanced practice through specialized direct patient care.
• Lead consultation, education, and research efforts.
• Improve processes of care for patients.
• Maintain clinical competency through a clinical caseload.
• Coordinate services with physicians, care managers, social workers, and other community agencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Education Assistance.
• Daily Pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees