GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job is responsible for timely coordination between clinicians to prioritize patient triage and transfer. Telephonic triage of patients using computer based registration software program to create patient registration profile.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer a multi-channel phone call system to coordinate and facilitate patient triage and transfer. (50%)
Register patient in the electronic medical record. (25%)
Sent out emergency alert pages. (10%)
Strong computer and typing skills. (10%)
Communicate with emergency transport staff to dispatch emergency services. (10%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
High School/GED
1 year of related work history
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Nursing or Pre-hospital
3 years of First Responder
1 year as a Nursing student
1 year as an LPN
1 year as a Paramedic
1 year as an EMT
First Responder, Paramedic, EMT OR LPN Certification (PA)
Multi channel phone
Computer Skills
Dispatch Experience
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