Transfer Coordinator

About the role

The Transfer Coordinator coordinates all processes, support, communication, and documentation involved in transferring patients from one facility to another facility, as well as supports physician consults. The role requires recognizing and upholding all regulatory requirements, while simultaneously updating key stakeholders of timelines. Accurately enters all required data into the EPIC database. Coordinates with Flight for Life for patient transports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient transfers between facilities
• Supports physician consults
• Updates stakeholders on timelines
• Enters required data into the EPIC database
• Collaborates with Flight for Life for patient transports

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, required
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) successfully completed within 18 months of employment. Certification must be maintained while employed.
• One to two years of direct clinical experience in Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit (such as Critical Care Tech, EMT-B etc.), or one to two years of full-time direct administrative healthcare experience (such as Nursing Unit Secretary or Patient Access Representative) or one to two years Transfer Center experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, excellent computer skills, customer service, ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work (prolonged periods of sitting)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, required
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) successfully completed within 18 months of employment. Certification must be maintained while employed.
• One to two years of direct clinical experience in Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit (such as Critical Care Tech, EMT-B etc.), or one to two years of full-time direct administrative healthcare experience (such as Nursing Unit Secretary or Patient Access Representative) or one to two years Transfer Center experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, excellent computer skills, customer service, ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

Skills

• Medical Terminology
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Ability to Multi-Task Efficiently and Effectively

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$20.13 - $34.15 /hour

Schedule

As needed

Shift

Night

Remote

No

Category

Case Management and Social Work