Logistics Specialist
About The Position
CHI St. Vincent, part of CommonSpirit Health, is a regional health network in Arkansas with a long history of care advancements, serving the health care needs of Hot Springs and surrounding communities. As a Magnet hospital, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs upholds the highest standards of quality, patient care, and safety. CommonSpirit Health, formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is committed to building healthy communities and innovating healing. The Logistics Specialist, also known as an Emergency Department Administrative Assistant, is responsible for overall communications and patient flow within the Emergency Department. This role involves working closely with ED nursing and physician leadership to assist with patient movement and throughput. The specialist serves as the primary voice for the ED, requiring proficiency in handling multiple phone calls efficiently and effectively, often under stressful conditions. Success in this role demands exceptional organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, and maintaining composure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment to ensure efficient patient flow.
Requirements
- High School GED General Studies
Responsibilities
- Answering and directing large number of phone calls to Emergency Department, including physician and professional calls regarding transfers, admissions, and consultations, answering patient emergency call systems, and activating emergency notification systems for the entire facility.
- Facilitate transfers of patients to and from outside facilities including printing/copying/scanning patient documents.
- Facilitate flow by placing admissions within bed placement system.
- Scan patient charges and maintain and order department supplies, office and form supplies, nourishment, etc.
- Ordering specialty supplies for trauma department and physicians.
- Maintain department statistics for quality, safety, and regulatory needs.
- Scan patient documents into electronic medical record.
- Provide Health Information Management services after hours for emergency department patients.
Benefits
- benefits that complement and support your work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
