Transfer Center Specialist

Night (United States of America) Transfer Center Specialist This individual is responsible for transfer coordination in accordance with state and federal guidelines, and processing Physician consultation requests. - High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s degree in healthcare related filed preferred. - One experience in a hospital setting is preferred. - Business office experience is preferred. - Strong verbal/written communication skills and excellent customer service required. - Ability to handle high levels of stress due to varying and unpredictable situations. - Strong knowledge of medical terminology. - Must have general computer and Microsoft Office knowledge and skills. - Provides outstanding customer service. - Demonstrate ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and independently, with minimal supervision. - Recognize and react to changing priorities. - Effectively communicate with physicians, peers, and nursing leadership. - Handles physician consults. - Computer skills must include the ability to input data, retrieve data, and prepare reports. - Evaluate, coordinate, monitor, and document all activities associated with the transfer process. - Coordinates communication between the referring physician and the accepting physician. - Maintain working knowledge of current Trauma criteria and EMTALA guidelines. - Notify House Nursing Supervisor immediately of transfer related concerns, and document in the occurrence reporting system. - Appropriately prioritize placement of internal transfers, direct admissions, ED, and PACU patients. - Provide patient data to physicians and Care Coordinator as requested. - Coordinates activities to notify appropriate physician of consult within targeted timeframe. - Performs accurate entry of physician consults in a timely manner. - Utilization of Vocera, hands-free headsets, and call recording system per department guidelines/policies. - Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor or Manager. We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued. If you're interested in exploring career opportunities within Halifax Health and unsure of where to start, upload your resume here. Our Recruiters will review and contact you if there is an opportunity that seems like a good match. Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.