What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Svcs Patient Coord - Portland Emergency Dept - Midshift position at Integris Health?
INTEGRIS Health Portland Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Emergency Svcs Patient Coordinator in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work Midshift 11a-11p with our Emergency team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.
The Emergency Patient Coordinator is responsible for data/order entry for the nursing and physician staff in the department, and from outside the area. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Emergency Patient Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Reviews patient charts, transcribes nurse/physician orders, and processes nurse/physician orders into the computer system * Works directly with nursing and physician staff in and out of the ER to ensure prompt and proper flow of patient care * Responds to patient intercoms (call-lights) promptly, relaying information to the appropriate personnel * Updates patient records and patient logs in a timely manner during each shift * Breaks down and assembles completed patient records and distributes them to other departments within the hospital * Maintains and orders stock of office supplies and forms for the department as a whole For Departments 2003475 & 2003485 only: *Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this unit. Operates a variety of specialized equipment requiring special knowledge, skills, and training unique to this unit. The Emergency Patient Coordinator reports to the Clinical Director, Administrative Supervisor or Team Manager. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
- Current BLS certification upon hire, or completion within 30 days of hire.
- 1 year of experience providing clerical support within the healthcare field, including medical terminology.
- 1 year of experience with billing and/or insurance including interpreting physician/nursing documentation preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
