Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.82 - $36.35
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
MedStar Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered medical services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Established with the mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves, MedStar Health operates an extensive network of hospitals, specialty care centers, and outpatient facilities. Known for its comprehensive approach to healthcare, the system emphasizes innovation, compassionate care, and coordinated services that span emergency care, specialty treatments, surgery, and rehabilitation. With a dynamic workforce of skilled healthcare professionals and support staff, MedStar Health strives to cultivate an environment where patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement are paramount.... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3-4 years acute care experience
- Ability to type over 60 words per minute
- Ability to manage a multi-line telephone system
- Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking skills
- Availability to work 12-hour shifts including day, evening, and overnight
- Certification or completion of training as Emergency Medical Technician or related preferred
- Current or prior registration with recognized certifications preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of training program as an Emergency Medical Technician or EMT Paramedic preferred
- Associate degree preferred
- 3-4 years acute care experience
- Proficiency in keyboarding with more than 60 words per minute preferred
- Ability to manage multi-line telephone systems with 10 lines
- Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and manage projects
- NREMT or similar EMT-B certification preferred
- Certification from National Association of Air Medical Communication Center Specialists preferred
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification preferred
- Medical Assistant registration preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant registration preferred
Job Duties
- Serving as the point of contact for referrals and obtaining necessary information to initiate patient transfers
- Receiving transfer requests from physicians and hospitals including demographic, insurance, and clinical data
- Completing extensive data entry in multiple systems including Cerner Transfer Center, FlightVector, Metro Complete, Traumasoft, naviHealth, and Zendesk
- Connecting with accepting MedStar physicians to determine clinical appropriateness for transfers
- Performing follow up with patient financial services, insurance companies, physicians, case managers, social workers, nurses, and other staff to expedite transfer approvals
- Collaborating with admitting and bed management teams to determine bed availability
- Arranging appropriate ambulance or helicopter dispatches based on patient acuity
- Communicating approval and transfer details with referring and accepting hospitals
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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