Nurse Coordinator (Cardiology / Endocrinology Departments)

Job Description

Job Description

Cardiology Nurse Coordinator - Summary Job Description

Overview

Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Clinical Development and the Medical Director of Cardiac Services, the Cardiology Nurse Coordinator supports patient care operations for the Heart Center, Cardiology Resident Clinic, and the Benning Road Cardiology site (occasional on-site coverage 1-2 times / month). This role does not routinely involve direct patient care but provides critical clinical and operational support to ensure smooth clinic throughput. The coordinator may assist CMAs during periods of high volume.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct pre-visit planning and train staff on department protocols

Manage orders, authorizations, and clinical documentation workflows

Answer clinical calls and provide telephone triage using the red / yellow / green matrix

Review referrals and schedule patients according to diagnosis pathways

Reconcile orders including EKGs, echos, stress tests, and X-rays

Compile consult notes and send information to referring providers

Serve as liaison for inpatient discharges and ER follow-up appointments

Track patients for value-based payment programs

Train and support medical assistants

Manage the cardiology task in-basket and ensure service level targets are met

Support throughput for departmental clinical trials

Collaborate with clinical leadership and physicians on process improvements

Perform medication refill coordination, documentation, and EMR updates

Complete additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned

Must-Have Qualifications

Active DC RN license with BSN - Required

2+ years ambulatory nursing experience or 2 years inpatient med / surg - Required

Experience in an academic health system - Preferred

Reliable transportation for Benning Road coverage

Nice-to-Have Skills

Bilingual

Cardiology experience

Soft Skills

Reliable and punctual

Team-oriented, receptive to feedback

Friendly, positive, and patient-focused

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM (No nights or weekends)

GI & Endocrine Nurse Coordinator - Summary Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of Clinical Development and the Chair of the Department of Medicine, the GI & Endocrine Nurse Coordinator supports patient care, clinical operations, and throughput for the Gastroenterology and Endocrine divisions. While this role does not routinely provide direct patient care, the coordinator may support CMAs during busy clinic periods.

Key Responsibilities

Implement pre-visit planning protocols and train medical assistants

Assist with blood sugar checks, finger sticks, and protocol-driven chart preparation

Manage orders, authorizations, phone calls, and prescription refill workflows

Collaborate with the Access Center Nursing team on triage processes

Support referral management using Schedule Advisor protocols

Provide pre-procedure and pre-surgery patient education

Coordinate follow-up appointments after discharge

Respond to authorization peer-to-peer requests

Serve as departmental representative on multiple committees

Quality Committee

Perioperative Committee

OR Committee

Surgery / Procedure Reconciliation Committee

Liaise between Howard University Faculty Practice Plan and Hospital

Complete additional clinical and administrative tasks as assigned

Must-Have Qualifications

Active DC RN license - Required

BSN, MSN, MHSA, MPH, or related degree - Preferred

3+ years ambulatory nursing experience or 2+ years inpatient med / surg - Required

Nice-to-Have Skills

Bilingual

Soft Skills

Reliable and punctual

Warm, engaging, and patient-centered demeanor

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM (No nights or weekends)

If you have any questions about the information provided above, please feel free to apply to this role and I will follow up with you shortly after to discuss the role and provide you with a more detailed job description.

Thank you,

Ryan Jacobs

For California Applicants :

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?