Coordinator Transport
Company: Global Medical Response
Location: Pompano Beach
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary : We invite you to join a team of highly
skilled emergency medical experts, dispatchers, pilots and
mechanics!
Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is
at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and
foremost and we will be there when you need us.
With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams
deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas
of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We
provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services,
integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.
JOB SUMMARY
As a liaison between GMR Communication Centers and our contract
facilities, you will work to build trusting relationships and
assure that patient movement is a seamless process performed in a
safe, timely, and appropriate manner. Under the direction of the
Operations Manager, the Transportation Coord (TC) will receive
process and coordinate medical and non-medical transports as
required for local healthcare systems and skilled nursing
facilities. The TC will work closely with non-GMR personnel and
interact directly with clinical and social work staff at various
facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
* Assist hospital staff with Level of Service (LOS). determination
to help both the Hospital Staff and the Ambulance Crew understand
why patient is moving at an appropriate LOS in real time.
* Ensure that all appropriate paperwork has been filled out and is
complete and correct. While you will not fill out Hospital
responsible paperwork, you should make sure it is in order and
ready for the crew prior to transport (Ex: Physician Certification
Statement (PCS) and any other paperwork that should accompany
patient).
* Assist hospital team with patient movement to designated
discharge unit.
* Coordinate and order Ambulance/CCT(s) for all applicable
discharges.
* Assist in the elimination of delays to keep patient movement a
seamless process.
* Provide information regarding transportation services to
physicians and nursing personnel in hospital and healthcare
facilities throughout the state.
* Provide patients with detailed information regarding the
transport and advise transportation staff on medical needs of the
patient during their transport (requires knowledge of the patient's
medical records).
* Utilize information received from healthcare provider, patient,
or family to coordinate medical and non-medical transportation.
* Recommend the appropriate unit(s) to respond based upon the type
of call, priority, and availability of unit(s).
* Ask pertinent questions to determine type of transport needed,
billing information, and destination of transport.
* Communicate verbally and in writing with GMR Dispatch centers and
customer communications centers to ensure on-time performance and
quality customer service.
* Suggest routes for medical and non-medical units to follow.
* Interact with GMR dispatch centers to ensure proper unit
utilization.
* Report unusual incidents to duty supervisors as appropriate.
* Prepare timely and accurate paperwork as required.
* Serve as the Liaison between GMR and healthcare facilities.
* Assist with billing-related questions.
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
* 1 Year of related experience providing dispatching and/or
transportation services to hospital patients.
* 2 Years of EMS industry experience preferred
Education:
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
Skills:
* Must be familiar with local geography
* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Applications
* Must Type 30 WPM
* Must have effective oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills
* Ability to Multitask
Credentials/Licenses:
* EMD/EMT Certified preferred - Job Description : WORKING
CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Working Conditions:
* The dispatch office is in a controlled temperature setting and
under fluorescent lighting. Work is performed in a confined
environment and can be highly stressful at times and plays a
critical role in Public Safety delivery. Must take information from
callers who may be excited, abusive, incoherent, ETOH and/or
hysterical.
* Environment requires handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
while dealing with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands:
* This position requires frequent sitting in front of computer
monitors, with frequent and simultaneous using the phone, radio and
computers, and monitoring multiple computer screens. This position
requires the ability to work in close quarters and wear a telephone
headset. This position requires occasional to moderate bending and
twisting of the neck. This position may require occasional lifting
of no more than 10 lbs. This position requires frequent simple
grasping of both the left and right hands, as well as frequent
computer typing. This position may require occasional pushing or
pulling or reaching above or below shoulder level.
* This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or
less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color),
and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Requirements:
* The position requires the ability to compare, analyze,
communicate, coordinate, evaluate, instruct, and negotiate. This
position requires strong interpersonal skills.
* Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple
instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write
simple correspondence (addresses, patient & transport information).
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small
group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the
organization.
* Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations.
GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles:
* Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our
patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
* One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no
individual can alone.
* Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire
progress.
* Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and
preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
* Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in
how we do it.
* Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the
communities we serve.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Operations/ Communications Supervisor
Interrelationships: Communications
If your passion is helping others and you would like to help in
providing a comfortable transport, apply today!
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and
providing for individuals with a disability.
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