Overview The Connected Care Transfer Specialist is a key member of the team that handles all requests for telemedicine site requests working independently handle telemedicine encounters and helps facilitate completion of encounters. Responsibilities
- Answers incoming telemedicine requests and determines request type. Gathers all pertinent patient demographic information as well as information about referring facility and provider. Requests imaging be forwarded.
- Works closely with team providing the service, communicating patient/request information to allow prioritization of call queue.
- Maintains accurate documentation in the EPIC consult queues
- Establishes timely communications between referring provider and service provider
- Develops and promotes long-term relationships with referring facilities and providers.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation relating to all calls and assists in maintaining databases. Obtains pertinent documentation needed to create medical record numbers.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications
- High school or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology required
- Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
- EMT, LNA or MA desirable
- Comfortable with the use of multiple software platforms and multi-line phone systems.
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated team player.
- Must be capable of performing accurately and calmly in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven organizational and multi-tasking abilities along with strong customer service skills that include excellent phone etiquette. Required Licensure/Certifications
- None