Communication Specialist Job at ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM, Bend, OR

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  • ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
  • Bend, OR

Job Description

The Communication Specialist provides professional and timely assistance for all callers to the St. Charles Health System Transfer and Dispatch Center. First point of contact for, and coordinates all, consultation, referral, direct admits and/or transfer requests into and out of all four hospitals and efficiently processes transportation requests via various partners. This position does not directly supervise other caregivers. Essential functions include following all procedures, policies, and standards of practice; receiving and coordinating all phone calls from other medical facilities within and outside the health system to make or complete arrangements for transferring patients; receiving and coordinating calls from local clinics for direct patient admissions; complying with COBRA transfer laws and consulting with medical staff for accepting physicians; participating in bed control activities; entering complete patient information in appropriate systems; creating patient accounts in EHR; communicating with physicians and their offices to facilitate admissions; maintaining accurate hospital account records; initiating emergency response for priority code responses; notifying appropriate teams for incoming medical helicopters; acting as patient advocate; providing accurate telephone connections; functioning as main communicator during hospital codes; managing confidential patient information; supporting organizational vision, mission, and values; supporting continuous improvement principles; maintaining a safe environment; delivering customer service and patient care professionally and confidentially; complying with laws, regulations, and policies; and performing additional duties as assigned. Education required is a high school diploma or GED. Experience required is one year in a fast-paced customer service or patient-facing role, with preferred medical office or multi-line phone experience. Skills required include excellent communication, teamwork, ability to work under pressure, multi-tasking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and basic to intermediate computer skills including electronic medical records and MS Office.

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