Phoebe Putney Health System is Hiring a Care Command Specialist - 7p-7a Near Albany, GA
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Care Command Specialists provide the clerical support for the Care Command Center including call center job duties, facilitating requests for admission and the logistical steps for access to Phoebe Health System. The Care Command Specialist is responsible for the inpatient, medical observation, surgical and procedural entry registration functions including creating the patient account, recording the insurance information, updating the patient account as per regulatory guidelines. Provides the registration duties related to converting patients to active status, conversion from OP to IP, production of labels and armbands. The Specialist is also responsible for the EVS coordination for bed cleaning process, the Central and EMS Transport coordination, Teletracking updates and functions. The clerical support for the Care Command Center includes but is not limited to answering telephone calls, entering information into critical databases, phone calls to key stakeholders to complete actions, managing critical patient flow transactions.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
2 year / Associate Degree in in a related field (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1 - 2 years Health related field (hospital or Physician's office) (Preferred)