Weill Cornell Medical College·New York
The Program Coordinator supports lung cancer education and outreach programs to reduce disparities in high-priority neighborhoods. Responsibilities include managing relationships with community-based organizations and handling administrative tasks such as patient scheduling and compliance audits.
Program Coordinator - Lung Cancer Screening
Location: Upper East Side
Unit: Meyer Cancer Center
20.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
$43.96 - $50.44
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
The Meyer Cancer Center (MCC) Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE) at Weill Cornell Medicine has a mission to meaningfully engage the communities served by the Meyer Cancer Center to help reduce the burden of lung cancer and lung cancer disparities within our catchment area and beyond. The OCOE seeks a part-time program coordinator (up to 20 hours/week) to support lung cancer education programs that will have a direct impact on lung cancer prevention and control among high-priority neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. The Program Coordinator will work closely with OCOE staff, radiology, pulmonology, and medicine departments, and community-based organizations to develop, manage, and evaluate education and outreach that address lung cancer prevention, screening, and control. The coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with community-based organizations. This role will be an integral part of the OCOE team, collaborating with leadership, staff, and external contacts.Job Responsibilities Maintains licenses, credentials and reappointments for faculty of the program. Responsible for procurement activities related to goods, services, and/or equipment as needed. Assists with overall program quality assurance and compliance. Assists with patient selection, recruitment, scheduling and outreach for the program. Assists with site visits and audits. Ensures readiness and compliance. Addresses and resolves issues uncovered during visit/audit. Assists with the preparation of materials for external and internal program-related presentations. May need to present materials at meetings. Assists with the program development and patient flow assessment. Maintains electronic and hard copy files and databases as needed. Performs patient care related activities. Schedules and confirms patient appointments and necessary testing. Obtains referrals and/or pre-certification for patients. Updates medical records. Provides training to new staff and familiarizes them with program related systems and policies/protocols. Responsible for day-to-day administrative/clerical activities related to the program, including the editing of protocols, manuscripts and abstracts. Schedules and coordinates meetings as needed. If applicable, assists with the maintenance the programs website and other promotional materials. Education High School Diploma Experience Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Approximately 3 years of related experience coordinating specialty programs.
Knowledge of medical terminology and third party billing systems. Licenses and Certifications Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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A high school diploma is required, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates should have approximately 3 years of experience coordinating specialty programs and knowledge of medical terminology.
Market context
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