Clinical Program Coordinator, Clinical Pathways

The Clinical Program Coordinator, Clinical Pathways has the primary responsibility for coordinating the development and maintenance of an evidence-based approach to healthcare decision-making through the creation and maintenance of multidisciplinary Clinical Pathways. Pathways are Epic-integrated, multidisciplinary tools that incorporate best evidence and expert consensus, clinical decision support, integrated EHR ordering, and navigation and design in alignment with local operational procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Coordination:

• Collaborate with University Medical Center and Health System leadership to manage the scope and implementation of the Clinical Pathways Program.
• Define the Pathway development process and lead key stakeholders through the steps.
• Manage programmatic input and support institutional liaison with any vendor partner/relationship insofar as supporting software (e.g. AgileMD) is used.

Pathway Development:

• Demonstrate strong communication skills using various mediums (verbal, e-mail, presentation, etc).
• Manage communication and expectations with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, IT teams, and other program participants.
• Serve as a liaison to adjacent health system governance entities to ensure appropriate use of Pathways in alignment with policy and regulatory standards.
• Foster harmonization of clinical Pathways with health system priorities, and helps identify sources of redundancy or lack of alignment in clinical/technical content between various guidelines, order sets, and pathways.
• Assist with Pathway edits as necessary during the build process. As needed, act as a builder help to design, validate, and test pathways.

Governance:

• Organize and maintain a governance committee to review and approve Clinical Pathways
• Ensures regular review and prioritization of Pathway proposals, adherence to standard formatting and technical review procedures, and the cadence of review of existing/live pathways.
• Make recommendations for clarification, updates, and/or retirement of obsolete or outdated material to support streamlining of content across platforms .
• Author and present programmatic updates to executive leadership in collaboration with governance committee.

Training and Coaching:

• Train and coach new authors on Agile principles and practices that align with UVA Health System standards.
• Roll-out Clinical Pathways to clinical services and perform associated team member training and orientation.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and/or management on complex problems or challenges.

Performance Monitor and Reporting:

• Monitor the performance of pathways, and provide regular reports to stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze program and project specific metrics and data outcomes; communicating to stakeholders and leadership as needed.
• Monitor pathway utilization and, in partnership with data analytics, impact of both the overall program and specific clinical pathways.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing, physician assistant program with a master’s degree or Pharm. D. degree.
Experience: 3-5 years of healthcare experience with demonstrated leadership experience. Experience in project management preferred. Epic proficiency required. Proficiency with Epic building or related activities and/or AgileMD proficiency preferred.
Licensure: Must be licensed to practice in the State of Virginia.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers and may require occasional travel. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs.Position Compensation Range: $66,528.00 – $133,057.00 AnnualBenefits Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement SavingsHealth Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending AccountsCertification and education supportGenerous Paid Time Offis a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. is named by as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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