What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRIAGE COORDINATOR (CMA OR LPN) - FAMILY MEDICINE CLINICS position at Northwest Specialty Hospital?
Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient oriented Triage Coordinator to join our Family Medicine team!
**$1000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION**
Under the supervision of the medical provider, you will primarily be doing phone triage in this position. Duties will include answering live phone calls from patients and medically assess the patient’s needs, make clinical decisions as to whether the patient needs to be seen or sent to the Emergency Department to assess, knowledge of provider’s schedules and preferences with acute patient scheduling, and create proper triage documentation in patient’s chart.
Other duties that you may assist with are rooming patients, recording vital signs, administer injections, perform venipuncture, urinalysis, EKG testing, set up and clean up procedure rooms for in office procedures, properly discard all biohazard and sharps waste, and stock supplies. Must demonstrate good principles and practices of aseptic technique, knowledge of standard precautions, EKGs, urinalysis, venipuncture, including proper order of draw and processing specimens, and basic pharmacology.
Qualifications and Preferred Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them
- Ability to relate and work effectively with others
- Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
- Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
- Is aware of standard and performs in accordance with them.
- Previous experience with medical or medication triage required.
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 codes and medical terminology preferred.
- CMA Certification or LPN License required.
About Northwest Specialty Hospital:
Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 10 operating rooms and 30 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!
Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:
- Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
- Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
- A generous 401K retirement plan
- A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
- Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
- Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**
