Newborn Screening Coordinator (Program Coordinator II)-61081975

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision of the Newborn Screening (NBS) Nurse Supervisor, the employee serves as a case coordinator for the NBS Program for infants with abnormal screening results for genetic and metabolic disorders. Disorder areas include endocrine, hemoglobin, metabolic, lysosomal, and other disorders. The role involves notifying hospitals, physician offices, and/or appropriate medical staff concerning infants with abnormal NBS lab results, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure linkage to care for infants identified with potential NBS disorders. The position also establishes and maintains accurate and complete patient case files, and provides guidance and technical assistance to physician offices, hospitals, and health department staff regarding newborn screening procedures, with an emphasis on protocols related to endocrine disorders, hemoglobin disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, and other rare disorders as assigned. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with IT and Project Management Office (PMO) staff to develop and implement an electronic patient case management system, and working with all stakeholders on issues related to current and expanded NBS testing. The employee will acquire and maintain competency in the new NBS IT system. Collaboration with the SC Public Health Laboratory (PHL) and related Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (MCH) staff is required for developing and implementing Quality Improvement (QI) activities and marketing materials. The position also involves populating the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) data repository by keying and/or importing select patient data. Participation in pertinent meetings and trainings, other duties as assigned, performing other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responding as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• A bachelor's degree in healthcare science with at least one (1) year of experience working with common conditions included on the newborn screening panel.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Nice To Haves

• Registered nurse (RN), certified Medical Scientist (MT/MLS), Registered Metabolic Dietitian (RDN/LD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Genetic Counselor or MPH preferred.
• Working knowledge of newborn blood spot screening.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a case coordinator for the NBS Program for infants with abnormal screening results for genetic and metabolic disorders.
• Notifies hospitals, physician offices, and/or appropriate medical staff concerning infants with abnormal NBS lab results.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure linkage to care for infants identified with potential NBS disorders.
• Establishes and maintains accurate and complete patient case files.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to physician offices, hospitals, and health department staff regarding newborn screening procedures.
• Develops and implements an electronic patient case management system.
• Works with all stakeholders on issues related to current and expanded NBS testing.
• Acquires and maintains competency in new NBS IT system.
• Collaborates with the SC Public Health Laboratory (PHL) and related Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (MCH) staff to develop and implement Quality Improvement (QI) activities and marketing materials.
• Teams up with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and related NBS program staff to populate APHL data repository by keying and/or importing select patient data.
• Participates in pertinent meetings and trainings.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours.
• Travel if required.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level