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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

TRUE Center Patient Transition Specialist
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Position Number: 5668942
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

TRUE Center Patient Transition Specialist - 34001 University Staff

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Pediatrics

Job Title: TRUE Center Patient Transition Specialist

Position #: 00824307 – Requisition #:34001

Job Summary:

The Patient Transition Specialist is a professional whose duties and responsibilities are to support patients and their family as they move their care from our pediatric clinic to adult care at another institution. This would include, but is not limited to:

Creating and maintaining resource lists and internal tracking documents for adult providers,
Collaborating with TRUE team members to compose transition summary letters for patients and providers,
Meeting with patients and families during/after clinic appointments, to identify needs, coordinate, and assist in transitioning to adult care, following up as needed,
Identify and establish working relationships with adult care programs across the state and region, ensuring they are affirming and safe spaces for our patients and maintaining accurate information, and other coordination tasks as needed regarding patient's transition needs.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine, mountains nearby, and vibrant and exciting Denver in close proximity, this is the place to be! Children's Hospital Colorado is ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, serving patients throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. The TRUE Center cares for youth and families from diverse backgrounds, and our focus is always family-centered care. The TRUE Center received OneColorado's 2023 Prism Award for our advancement of LGBTQ+ equality and is recognized by our hospital and the LGBTQ+ community as the place for gender-diverse youth and families to access affirming care. The TRUE Center team is passionate, multidisciplinary, and collaborative. Come check us out!

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays, and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5668942&targetURL=TRUE Center Patient Transition Specialist

Position #: 00824307 – Requisition #:34001

Job Summary:

The Patient Transition Specialist is a professional whose duties and responsibilities are to support patients and their family as they move their care from our pediatric clinic to adult care at another institution. This would include, but is not limited to:

Creating and maintaining resource lists and internal tracking documents for adult providers,
Collaborating with TRUE team members to compose transition summary letters for patients and providers,
Meeting with patients and families during/after clinic appointments, to identify needs, coordinate, and assist in transitioning to adult care, following up as needed,
Identify and establish working relationships with adult care programs across the state and region, ensuring they are affirming and safe spaces for our patients and maintaining accurate information, and other coordination tasks as needed regarding patient's transition needs.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine, mountains nearby, and vibrant and exciting Denver in close proximity, this is the place to be! Children's Hospital Colorado is ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, serving patients throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. The TRUE Center cares for youth and families from diverse backgrounds, and our focus is always family-centered care. The TRUE Center received OneColorado's 2023 Prism Award for our advancement of LGBTQ+ equality and is recognized by our hospital and the LGBTQ+ community as the place for gender-diverse youth and families to access affirming care. The TRUE Center team is passionate, multidisciplinary, and collaborative. Come check us out!

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays, and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5668942&targetURL=00824307 – Requisition #:34001

Job Summary:

The Patient Transition Specialist is a professional whose duties and responsibilities are to support patients and their family as they move their care from our pediatric clinic to adult care at another institution. This would include, but is not limited to:

Creating and maintaining resource lists and internal tracking documents for adult providers,
Collaborating with TRUE team members to compose transition summary letters for patients and providers,
Meeting with patients and families during/after clinic appointments, to identify needs, coordinate, and assist in transitioning to adult care, following up as needed,
Identify and establish working relationships with adult care programs across the state and region, ensuring they are affirming and safe spaces for our patients and maintaining accurate information, and other coordination tasks as needed regarding patient's transition needs.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine, mountains nearby, and vibrant and exciting Denver in close proximity, this is the place to be! Children's Hospital Colorado is ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, serving patients throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. The TRUE Center cares for youth and families from diverse backgrounds, and our focus is always family-centered care. The TRUE Center received OneColorado's 2023 Prism Award for our advancement of LGBTQ+ equality and is recognized by our hospital and the LGBTQ+ community as the place for gender-diverse youth and families to access affirming care. The TRUE Center team is passionate, multidisciplinary, and collaborative. Come check us out!

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays, and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in any field.
1-2 years of experience with care coordination, patient/community outreach, and/or scheduling.
1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of experience working in a clinical setting.
Experience working with adolescents and/or young adults.
Experience with Epic EMR system.
Experience working with transgender and gender-diverse youth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Critical thinking: Assessing and evaluating individual patients' needs to determine the most suitable solutions based on various factors such as location, insurance, co-morbidity, neuro-divergence, etc.
Utilize analytical, evaluative, and interpretive skills to understand and address the needs of individual patients and evaluate adult programs effectively.
Ability to apply expertise gained from experience or education to effectively communicate with adult programs and ensure comprehensive information gathering before, during, or after transitions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout and outside the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Outgoing, organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently to serve our families.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Rebecca Barlow; Rebecca.Barlow@CUAnschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 15, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting hiring range for this position has been established as $66,537 to $84,635.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Perks & Benefits: https://advantage.cu.edu/search

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20962 - SOM-PEDS Adolescent Med-GenOps

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Sep 23, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Rebecca Barlow Posting Contact Email: Rebecca.Barlow@CUAnschutz.edu Position Number: 00824307