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RWJBarnabas Health lists this PD Transfer Center Specialist opportunity in franklin twp, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PD Transfer Center Specialist
Req #:
Category: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJBH Mobile Health (EMS)
Department: Patient Transfer Center
Pay Range: $22.46 - $26.01 per hour
Location:
379 Campus Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873
Job Title: PD Transfer Center Specialist
Location: 379 Campus Drive
Department Name: Patient Transfer Center
Req #:
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $22.46 - $26.01 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
A Typical Day
The Specialist functions semi-independently, under the direction of the Transfer Center administration as part of the integrated healthcare team. The Transfer Center Specialist will work to enter Epic referrals into About, preadmit & send insurance verification to Patient Access, confirm all necessary components of referral are present and complete, document clear follow up for clinicians, answer phones, at time of patient acceptance - confirms appropriate bed requests are placed, coordinates transport with PTC or otherwise appropriate entity, and ensures patient's timely arrival to inpatient unit. Knowledge and necessary skills will be utilized to effectively meet the needs of transfer process. Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public. Requires the ability to effectively plan; must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given. Requires enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to work independently/cooperatively with other personnel. Requires the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands/deadlines.
Serves as the point of contact for referrals and obtains necessary information to initiate and facilitate the patient's transfer into RWJBH Healthcare hospitals under administration and charge supervision
Proficient in all Transfer Center workflows and protocols
Works directly with staff at each client facility to ensure timely access, appropriate bed assignment, and accurate patient information documentation to assist with an appropriate destination plan of care at receiving facility. Receiving, documenting, and communicating time-sensitive clinical data from a multitude of sources.
Demonstrates the ability to triage and prioritize patient information under the direction of the clinician
Coordinates transports and pick up times
Proficient in Transfer Center database platform, EMR, telephony systems, and Office systems as required to support operations, ensuring accurate, timely data entry, protection of PHI
Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory components to include but not limited to, Ethics and Compliance, quality initiatives, and HIPAA; monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance to such regulations and quality initiatives
Effectively supports system, facility and department goals and objectives, mission, vision, and values through appropriate use of interpersonal skills and job performance. Support Transfer Center and RWJBH hospital's growth strategies
Demonstrates well-defined organizational and time-management skills. Identifies, analyzes, organizes, and solves problems and issues in a timely, effective manner and collaborates with others to make sound, timely decisions
Demonstrates commitment to and compliance with company's policies and procedures. Adheres to safety and infection control and prevention policies, procedures and guidelines
To be Considered
Required:
High school diploma/GED
2-3 years of experience in a healthcare office or hospital operations setting, and/or educational background
Preferred:
Expert level of Microsoft Office
Ability to accurately type at least 40 wpm
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem, Night
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Who can apply
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