ED Care Coordinator

San Antonio Regional Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland, CA is seeking an Emergency Department Unit Coordinator/Secretary to provide ED secretarial support and coordinate patient progression from admission to disposition.

Responsibilities include coordinating follow-up, home health care, and equipment procurement while maintaining clear English communication in a fast-paced clinical setting. AHA BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year unit coordinator or similar healthcare experience.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and reimbursement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide ED secretarial support and coordinate care progression for each patient from admission to disposition.
• Coordinate specialty follow-up, home health care, and durable medical equipment procurement.
• Assist with discharge planning and interfacility transfers as needed.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Healthcare knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Computer

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Emergency Department director, manager, and charge nurse, this position encompasses providing equal coverage in the provision of emergency department secretarial support, in addition to facilitating and coordinating the progression of care including but not limited to; specialty follow-up, home health care, durable medical equipment procurement, etc. for each patient from emergency department admission to disposition either as hospital admission, discharge, interfacility transfer, or deceased.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: A minimum of one year unit coordinator or similar work experience in health care setting.

Knowledge and Skills:Able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. Able to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing, prioritizing, and completing work assignments as well as other duties as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of health care delivery systems, understanding of common reimbursement methodologies.

License and Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS card. Medical terminology class preferred.

Equipment:Computer, Printer, Copier, Fax Machine

Physical Requirements:Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

PAY RANGE

$23.00 - $31.82

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills.For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.