What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transfer Coordination Specialist - Operations Intelligence Center position at Inspira Health Network?
MAJOR FUNCTION:
The Transfer Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting hospital capacity management and patient flow by coordinating and facilitating safe, efficient patient transfers within and between hospitals in the Inspira Health system. Working within the Operations Intelligence Center (OIC), the Transfer Coordinator ensures optimal bed utilization and seamless communication between clinical teams, hospital departments, and external facilities to expedite patient transfers and improve overall hospital throughput.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in patient flow, transfer coordination, or ambulance dispatch.
- Experience working in a centralized operations or command center environment (preferred).
Certification/ Licensure:
- BLS required.
Physical Requirements
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N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly >80%)
Lifting <20lbsOStandingFSittingC
Lifting 20-50lbsOClimbingOKneelingO
Lifting>50lbsOCrouchingOReachingO
CarryingOHearingCWalkingO
PushingOTalkingCVisionO
Environmental Conditions
NoiseOVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsO
Noxious odorsOPatient ExposureOOperative EquipmentO
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.
Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.
Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.