Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION

High school diploma, some clinical training /BS in health related field preferred

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

One to two years of experience in a medical setting preferred.

Some formal clinical training (Medical Assistant, LPN)

Experience in program development/educational programs

Knowledge of general office practice and medical terminology.

Proficiency in computerized scheduling.

Familiarity with office equipment use and maintenance, i.e., fax machine, copier, printer.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Customer service orientation.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to problem solve and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist GI physicians and leadership develop a program to facilitate patient access to colonoscopy services, including direct access colonoscopy. Work with Physicians, Clinical Support Staff and Administration to improve the rates of successful colonoscopy in patients indicated for the procedure, to increase adherence to colonoscopy prep, and to decrease the number of cancellations and no shows for the procedure through educational programs and outreach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1) Oversee the screening and scheduling process and assist management in order to flag patients who require additional support and/or education on the importance of screening for colon cancer.

2) Screen patients using a predetermined protocol to ensure proper placement into either direct-access program or scheduling for a visit with a gastroenterologist;

3) Assist with Program development and implementation of algorithms to get patients who need to have a colonoscopy scoped through education and removal of barriers i.e. no ride, problems understanding prep etc.

4) Educating patients about the colonoscopy procedure and colonoscopy prep;

5) Conducting reminder phone calls to patients scheduled for direct-access colonoscopy;

6) Tracking data on a range of measures related to colonoscopy;

7) Work with Referring Physicians in and outside of Jefferson to facilitate and maintain effective communication.

8) Work with the Referring Physician practice staff to increase the percentage of colonoscopies in patients indicated for the procedure.