ED Treatment Area Coordinator- Every Fri/Sat/Sun 11pm-7:30am

ED Treatment Area Coordinator- Every Fri/Sat/Sun 11pm-7:30am

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• GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
  Under the general direction of the ED Administrative Supervisor, the incumbent provides clerical and reception support functions in Emergency Department. Quick registers patient, coordinates admission and logs discharge of patient from Emergency Department. Answers all telephone calls and responds accordingly. Must be sensitive to patient needs and responsive to medical and nursing staff needs. Receives patients relatives and visitors and directs them to the appropriate individual(s). Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Provides support as needed to all ED staff. Must have excellent customer service and organizational skills. Is expected to train and be competent to cover 7 unique treatment areas with different workflows and requirements.
  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:PATIENT ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
  
  • Performs Quick Arrival Registration. Enters demographic data and obtains medical record number.
  • Conducts bedside registration interview. (May entail belongings search for ID if patient is acute)
  
  
  • Links registration in Epic to Triage Note in EPIC.
  
  
  • Prints labels and ID Bands
  
  
  • Labels lab requisitions.
  
  
  • Delivers lab requisitions and ID band to patients' rooms
  
  
  • Places ID band on patient .
  
  
  • Places patient in correct bed in EPIC.
  
  
  • Enters patient data into GE monitoring system
    
  
  
  • Advises patients regarding valuables. Secures valuables and documents at patient's request.
  
  
  • Calls ext. 6-2477 to request patient's medical record.
  
  PATIENT TRACKING PROCEDURES
  
  • Reviews treatment area census in EPIC frequently, and updates to ensure accuracy
  
  
  • Arranges patient transport for tests. Places patient's name on transport board.
    
  
  
  BED REQUEST/ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES - ADMISSION PROCEDURES
  
  • Facilitates communication between Admitting and clinicians regarding bed request questions.
  
  
  • Monitors EPIC for bed assignment
  
  
  • Follows up on bed readiness problems or delays.
  • Arranges patient transport to inpatient unit. Places patient name on electronic board.
  
  
  PATIENT DISCHARGE / TRANSFER / DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
  
  • Schedules follow up tests and appointments at request of clinicians.
  
  
  • Notifies registrar if registration information has not been completed.
  
  
  • Checks safe and ensures that valuables are returned to patient prior to departure.
  
  
  • Arranges discharge transportation at direction of clinicians. (taxi, chair car, ambulance, etc.) Ensures that M.D. completes Ambulance Necessity Form.
  
  
  • For patient transfers to other facilities: photocopies medical record and ensures that Cobra Form is complete and signed. Sends original with patient and files copies with the rest of the discharge paperwork.
  
  
  • For patient deaths: labels Report of Death and gives to physician. Enters information in EPIC. Photocopies chart for Medical Examiner and sends to Admitting with MGH medical record. Assists with returning valuables to families.
  
  
  • Checks and verifies correct Supervising Attending M.D.
  
  
  • Dismisses patients from EPIC.
    
  
  
  • Dismisses patients from GE monitoring system.
    
  
  
  • Processes dismissal paperwork. Labels all paperwork. Splits, collates, staples, alphabetizes, and files dismissal paperwork.
  
  TELEPHONE / PAGING / VOALTE PROCEDURES
  
  • Answers all incoming calls for treatment area. Directs calls or assists callers.
  
  
  • Records and communicates lab results. (stats and panic values)
  
  
  • Uses intercom system and Voalte system for intradepartmental communication.
  
  
  • Initiates pages at request of treatment area staff.
  
  
  • Assists patients with notifying/calling families upon request.
  
  
  • Calls ancillary departments to obtain services.
  
  VISITOR ASSISTANCE FUNCTIONS
  
  • Receives request via intercom for visitor permission from Front Desk Reception.
  
  
  • Checks with patient's nurse for permission and relays to Front Desk Reception.
  
  
  • Greets, assists, directs visitors arriving in treatment area.
  
  
  • May request or instruct visitors to leave at request of treatment area staff.
  
  PATIENT ON CALL TO OR PROCEDURES
  
  • Prints additional labels and delivers to patient room.
    
  
  
  • Secures and documents patient valuable and belongings or arranges for family to take them.
  
  MISCELLANEOUS TASKS/FUNCTIONS
  
  • Labels Blood Bank requisitions and arranges for tubing or pick up of blood products.
  
  
  • Prints additional labels at request of clinical staff.
  
  
  • Checks and empties pneumatic tube stations to prevent them from shutting down.
  
  
  • Other tasks as directed by the Administrative Supervisor
  
  SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT / EOC FUNCTIONS
  
  • Orders and stocks specified forms and clerical supplies for treatment area.
  
  
  • Tracks down and obtains supplies at request of clinical staff.
  
  
  • Obtains equipment and arranges for equipment replacement/repair at request of clinical staff.
  
  
  • Pages Environmental Services to clean discharge bays.
  
  
  • Calls Buildings and Grounds, Network Services, Biomedical Engineering, etc. and arranges for routine immediate maintenance repairs.
    
  
  
  • Communicates unresolved supply, equipment, physical plant, safety, etc. issues to Charge Coordinator or Team Lead for follow up.
  
  

• QUALIFICATIONS:Associates/Bachelors Degree and prior health care experience preferred.Incumbents should possess basic computer skills. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelySound judgment and critical thinking
  Ability to prioritize effectively
  Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
  Strong organizational and follow-through skills
  Accuracy and attention to detail
  Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  Strong communication skills
  Ability to be flexible and to function within a team environment
  Has the Ability to maintain composure in stressful circumstances.
  Basic computer skills and/or facility to learn computer skills required for Microsoft Outlook, EPIC.Schedule RequirementsAll incumbents must work up to 6 holidays per year.

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Primary Location MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus Work Locations MGH Main Campus 55 Fruit Street Boston 02114 Job Admin/Clerical/CustService-Other Organization Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Schedule Part-time Standard Hours 24 Shift Night Job Posted Shift Description 11pm to 7:30am Every Friday Saturday, and Sunday. Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department MGH Emergency Dept Job Posting Jan 4, 2021