Hospital Transfer Coordinator

Posted:
9/11/2024, 10:26:21 AM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Columbus, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Hospital Transfer Coordinator

                        

Location

Beachwood

                    

Facility

CC Administrative Campus

                     

Department

Main Campus Transfer Center-Medical Operations

                      

Job Code

B99928

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     


As a Hospital Transfer Coordinator, you will handle transfers from Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus to Cleveland Clinic’s Avon Hospital. Some of your duties include calling or Epic ordering, conference DRs, reviewing charts and checking insurance.  


A caregiver in this position works Evenings, from 2:00pm—10:30pm 


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Serve as the initial point of contact from external and internal providers and obtain the necessary information to initiate patient transfers into the Cleveland Clinic Health System. 

  • Receive transfer requests from physicians, mid-level providers or representatives from internal and external facilities. Information gathered includes demographic, insurance and clinical data. 

  • Be responsible for accurate quick registration. 

  • Coordinate referrals to appropriate medical service as needed for referred patient. 

  • Connect referring parties with accepting Cleveland Clinic provider to determine appropriateness of transfer. 

  • Perform follow up communication with financial counselors, physicians, case managers and nurses to help expedite transfers to the Cleveland Clinic Health system facility. 

  • Collaborate with Patient Flow Coordinators and Access RNs to determine availability of appropriate bed. 

  • Coordinate with ambulance providers to provide transportation within the Cleveland Clinic Health System. 

  • Actively participate in the maintenance of 24/7 daily systems to maximize patient flow and optimize bed capacity across the enterprise. 

  • Support centralized communications between referring and accepting provider services. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing for and leading bed meetings, monitoring, interacting with, and ensuring accuracy of electronic patient placement systems data, providing backup for patient placement discussions and decisions across the enterprise. 

  • Implement HIPPA privacy regulations and Patient Bill of Rights and act as a resource for others in the organization. 

  • Oversee emergency and electronic back-up methods and procedures to support patient flow. 

  • Meet regularly with Transfer Center team members to discuss, problem-solve, and develop mitigation strategies related to improvement of patient flow. 

  • Actively engage in daily implementation of strategic goals as they relate to capacity management, patient flow and department development. 

  • Interpret and support policies, procedures and safety standards to facilitate daily operations. 


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Associate’s degree.  

  • Strong clinical background and at least one year of relevant clinical experience as a Clinical Technician, EMT-B, Medical Assistant, LPN or RN.  

  • A high school diploma/GED and two years of relevant clinical experience may substitute the education and experience requirement.  

  • Knowledge of medical terminology.  

  • Working knowledge of computerized hospital admission/bed management systems.  

  • Strong customer service skills.  


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Bachelor’s degree.  

  • EMT-B, EMT-P or LPN.  

  • Previous experience in a hospital admission or patient flow setting.  

  • Typing speed of 35 WPM.  


Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
 

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires sitting for long periods of time, multitasking, manual dexterity to operate computers and normal or corrected vision.

  • Requires working under stressful and emergency situations with the ability to maintain composure in any situation in order to provide superior customer service and ensure proper patient safety and placement.

  • Must be able to perform multiple functions simultaneously without supervision and learn new practices promptly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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