Current Statistics

1,626,420 Total Jobs
259,563 Jobs Today
17,768 Cities
222,696 Job Seekers
146,729 Resumes

 

Agent, Support- Regional Telephonic Medicine Center - Hillsboro Oregon

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Posted On: 05/09/2024

Job Summary: This position is represented by the OFN Technical bargaining unit. Functions as the primary coordinator for patient transfers, bed placement, ambulance ordering, and hospital coordination. Appropriately manages or triages all incoming calls to Regional Telephonic Medicine Center (RTMC) according to protocols. Supports clinical staff at the RTMC within their protocols and scope of practice, including all work associated with Virtual Hospital and Mobile Health Partnership program.Essential Responsibilities:

  • Answers all incoming calls to RTMC. Performs intake and triages information, directs all calls to the appropriate resources, including RTMC MD, Virtual Hospitalist Case Managers, and Mobile Health Partners program. Document all phases of patient transfers, referrals, critical labs and urgent appoints per protocol.
  • Coordinates all ED transfers, inpatient bed placement and ambulance transport. Interfaces with Hospital HAS, PFC, bed board and Physicians to assess the hospital capacity and ability to accept the patient. Coordinates MD to MD consults for hospital admissions and transfers.
  • Coordinates and tracks all patient ED visits and internalize appropriate repatriations under current protocols (Premanage, HOSCAP, etc.).
  • Participates and assists with internal quality assurances, insurance verification, chart reviews and data entry.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of all departmental policies and procedures as well as key hospital operations and emergency transport resources (such as Rotor wing, fixed wing, Critical Care Teams). Maintains awareness of community services and capacity of outside medical and hospital systems.
  • Assist with other RTMC duties as needed.Basic Qualifications:Experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as an EMT or Paramedic.Education
  • N/ALicense, Certification, Registration
  • N/AAdditional Requirements:
  • Oregon, Washington or National certification as an EMT - Intermediate or EMT - Paramedic in state where assigned required upon hire/transfer. Five (5) years experience as an Intermediate or EMT may substitute for active certification. Experience within the last year as a KPNW RTMC Support Agent may substitute for required certification. Post hire into Support Agent Position, maintenance of the EMT Certification is optional.
  • Excellent inter-personal and oral and written communications skills.
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability.
  • Effective in conflict resolution and team building.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience working at Kaiser Permanente.
  • Proficient in MS office programs, to include Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Dispatch experienceNotes:
      Mon-Sun variable days of week, holidays and weekends More...

      Send this job to a Friend     


      Register an account with us and set up job agents! We'll email you immediately when jobs like this are posted on our site.


  • Your Account
    Email:
    Password:
    Register a New Account

    Can't find what you're looking for? Try searching here:
    Google
     
    Web www.localjobboard.com

    Copyright 2024 LocalJobBoard.com. All Rights Reserved.

    RSS Job Feeds

    Agent, Support- Regional Telephonic Medicine Center: Hillsboro, Oregon job search information from LocalJobBoard.com

    Recruiter expertise by Recruiter Media Corporation

    Job Offers Search Engine

    Hillsboro Oregon job: Agent, Support- Regional Telephonic Medicine Center, Hillsboro Oregon job search