Transition Coordinator

East Carolina University

$33,884 - $50,781

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Jan 09, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Transition Coordinator
Position Number	002433
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	Yes
Department Homepage	https://pediatrics.ecu.edu/hematology/
Advertising Department	PEDS-HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Division	ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title	19200 Human Services Practitioner
Competency Level	2 - Journey
Working Title	Transition Coordinator
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$33,884 - $50,781
Anticipated Hiring Range	$42,546 - $45,749
Salary Grade Equivalency	GN07
Work Schedule	M-F
Work Hours	8-5
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Medical
Organizational Unit Overview	The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest clinical departments within the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. The mission of the Department is to provide quality patient care, to teach medical students and residents, and to do research. It consists of 16 sections, Pediatric Outpatient Center, and laboratories (research and clinical). The sections of the Department are: Administration, Adolescent Medicine, Cardiology, Children's Advocacy Center, Children's Developmental Services Agency, Critical Care and Pulmonology, Endocrinology/Diabetes, Family Autism Center, Gastroenterology, General Pediatrics, Healthy Weight, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease and Immunology, Medicine-Pediatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, and Sleep Medicine. The Department is funded from State appropriated monies, practice plan generated income and by grants awarded. It is the mission of the Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, to provide exemplary medical education/training of physicians in pediatric medicine at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, it is the mission of the department to provide model comprehensive primary and consultative subspecialty care to children of eastern North Carolina, to advance scientific knowledge through basic and clinical research, and to provide continuing medical education opportunities for physicians in the region. The achievement of this mission requires a full faculty commitment to the goals and operations of the Department of Pediatrics, the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, and East Carolina University.
Job Duties	The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is recruiting for a Transition Coordinator. The major purpose of this position is to coordinate services related to transitioned aged patients (Bleeding and Clotting Disorder, Sickle Cell, Oncology, and other Hematology) and education for patients and their families, as well as extended care givers. The overseeing and coordination of these services includes but is not limited to: Conduct biopsychosocial assessments on all transition aged patients. Conduct Transition Readiness assessments on transition aged patients (age 18-25) which includes assessing stress thresholds, understanding of chronic disease, disease management knowledge, and case management needs. This assessment is done for all incoming patients and must be repeated on an annual basis. Based on assessments, make necessary learning objective plans with each patient as needed, treatment recommendations, referral to therapy and/or other social services and community-based organizations. Act as a liaison between transition aged patients and the adult bleeding disorder/sickle cell medical team as needed. Provide supportive counseling for transition aged patients when appropriate. Work alongside comprehensive team members to assist transition aged patients in orienting to the adult sickle cell clinic, locations, processes, and care team when needed. Work as a member of the comprehensive care team to collaborate with providers and patient navigators in ensuring improved patient care and outcomes. Work in a hospital setting, or other designated settings, to ensure that the patients' needs are properly identified. This will include, but not limited to, hospital visits, ED visits, other medical appointments, and all other approved locations to work efficiently with the patient to provide stability. Work with interdisciplinary teams while patient is hospitalized to prepare for discharge and ensure medical follow-up is secured and provided for the patient's needs. Works with patients to empower them to become an active participant in their health care. Documents and is competent in listening, sharing information 1:1 or in larger groups using established written and oral communication systems. Responsible for updating patient notebooks through the coordination of the HTC Coordinator and lead Social Worker. Patient notebooks include, but are not limited to; Bleeding Plans, Sickle Cell Disease, vWD, Sickle Cell Fever Cards, Hematology Fever Cards. Maintains internal and external databases for all Peds Hem/Onc patient populations. Databases are updated daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly utilizing EPIC and sign in sheets. Databases include, but are not limited to; Hem/Onc Patient Database, NC Sickle Cell Database, ACCEL Grant Registry, Clinical Manager/ATHN, Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Database. Assist where needed in coordination and development of grant related projects. Collaborate with Division's Administrator, Grant PI, and related staff, to work on grant reports during the mid-year and final report time periods. Grants include, but are not limited to; Maternal and Child Health Bureau Grant, Department of Health and Human Services Sickle Cell Grant. Assist the division chief in searching and applying for potential grants that will benefit our transitioning aged patient populations. Assist in the development of Division's communication plan for patient education material and patient events that are distributed, via printouts/mailings/emails, to patients, caregivers, community partners, and healthcare professionals. Work with division administrator to establish effective communication plans with related patient educational events/materials. Accepts alternate assignments as required, by supervisor or division chief. Currently, hours of clinic operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible scheduled late day to accommodate patient care, Monday through Friday. CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION - NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center. ECU Health Medical Center is the flagship hospital for the ECU Health system and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Minimum Education/Experience	Associate degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of experience related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience working with patients within a health care system. Experience with developing promotional items, managing social media and distributing patient specific communications including email and newsletters.
License or Certification required by the Department	N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date	01/09/2025
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.	01/20/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/83308
Alternate option	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.