Medical Transition Specialist
About The Position
Patient Engagement Advisors (PEA) is seeking a full time Transition Specialist to work onsite at AdventHealth Tampa. Schedule : Two shifts available; Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or onsite at AdventHealth Tampa Job Details: As a Transition Specialist, your role is to set patients up for success to transition out of the hospital into their next stage of care. Here are some of the tasks you will perform to assist in this transition: Schedule patient’s follow-up appointments Schedule patient’s transportation as needed Deliver discharge prescription medications to patient’s bedside Assist patients with medication affordability Coordinate home meal delivery service for patients Connect patients to community resources as needed Why do Transition Specialists love their job? You are the “sigh of relief” for patients as they transition out of the hospital Most of your day is spent interacting face-to-face with patients You work collaboratively as a critical part of the clinical care team PEA offers unique career path options that allow Transition Specialists to grow and develop
Requirements
- High School Education or equivalent required
- 6 months pharmacy technician (retail preferred) OR 1-year medical assistant / patient care technician / patient care coordinator / clinic front desk associate / nursing assistant / home health aide / other healthcare or medical experience required
- Other related healthcare, hospital, or medical experience will be considered
- Ability to report to work onsite as scheduled; ability to be on feet – standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs 8-10 hours daily
- Ability to receive required vaccinations (as required by PEA or hospital) unless approved for exemption
Responsibilities
- Schedule patient’s follow-up appointments
- Schedule patient’s transportation as needed
- Deliver discharge prescription medications to patient’s bedside
- Assist patients with medication affordability
- Coordinate home meal delivery service for patients
- Connect patients to community resources as needed
Benefits
- Advance professionally and financially with our structured team member progression program, designed to provide you with a career path and opportunities for growth.
- Company education assistance benefit for qualified applications.
- Competitive salary and benefits (including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Flex Spending Account, and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
