ED Care Coordinator

Midland Health • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The ED Care Coordinator is responsible for effective communication with physicians, nurses, and all ancillary departments to ensure continuity of patient care and maintain efficient flow of the department. The ED Care Coordinator is also responsible for effectively communicating with outside facilities (hospitals, transportation agencies, physicians, etc.) to coordinate transfer of patients from the ED for tertiary care or higher level of care facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Prior medical background experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer multiple phone lines and transfer calls appropriately while exhibiting professional phone etiquette.
• Answer patient call lights as appropriate and communicate patient needs with appropriate staff members in a timely manner.
• Assist with plan of care coordination to include obtaining patient information, completing documents, and documentation in electronic health record to ensure timely throughout.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the ability to navigate the electronic healthcare record (EHR) and other various electronic programs to obtain patient information and provide timely, accurate documentation.
• Provide effective communication with charge nurses, physicians, mid-levels and other team members both in and out of the department. Completes accurate documentation regarding the patient’s clinical condition as needed to secure post-acute services or services requiring a higher level of care. Appropriately arranges transport necessary for continuum of patient care.
• Receive incoming faxes and ensure documentation is entered into the appropriate EHR.
• Tracking information to follow current and appropriate admission process to include regularly checking hospital email for most up-to-date processes.
• Utilize the hospital paging system appropriately as needed for patient care.
• Respects patient’s rights and maintains confidential information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED