EMS Coordinator

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Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) EMS Coordinator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What will you do in this role:

• Respond to phone calls with a sense of urgency and demonstrate good customer service skills
• Gather initial information required to open new case/call(s) and prepare clinical information/packet which is to provide to the clinicians for assessment and next steps in advancing patients care.
• Establish and maintain a high degree of awareness and knowledge of facility medical staff, services and specialized programs.
• Help to locate available resources and coordinates information to support patient disposition and or admissions to appropriate unit/facility
• Maintain active inventory of bed availability within the community for non-HCA bed placements and admissions
• Responsible for accepting, tracking and facilitating hospital transfers and transports telephonically and via computer applications.
• Provide updates to customers on the status of patient case(s), i.e. assessment status and bed placement requests
• Assist to schedule and prioritize discharge transports and support the Patient Logistics Center by assuring rapid response to requests for services (where applicable)

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Emergency Management or Emergency Medical Services Management
• Current Virginia or National Registry (EMT-State) Emergency Medical Technician required; EMT-Paramedic preferred
• 3 years field experience in direct patient care in an accredited EMS agency, Emergency Department, Critical Care setting, or Emergency Dispatch experience.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460 bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our EMS Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.