Emergency Medicine Liaison (57838)

ApolloMD; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ApolloMD is seeking an Emergency Medicine Liaison to support the onsite teams at MercyOne - Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will be onsite to ensure a seamless patient experience and effective communication throughout the emergency department.

Responsibilities include updating patients and families, coordinating care with nurses and physicians, advocating for patient needs, assisting with discharge planning, and resolving concerns with a proactive approach in a demanding

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of basic medical terminology and healthcare processes.
• Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to communicate, document, and resolve patient concerns.

Responsibilities

• Communication and Updates: Regularly update patients and families on their treatment status and address any questions or concerns they may have.
• Care Coordination: Communicate with care teams, including nurses and physicians, to ensure timely communication of patient needs and updates on their condition.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient needs and concerns to the healthcare team, working to resolve issues and ensure a smooth patient experience.
• Discharge Planning: Assist with discharge needs (i.e., transportation needs, contacting family members, etc.)
• Crisis Management: Resolve concerns by following facility protocol to restore confidence and satisfaction.
• Administrative Tasks: Track interactions and report feedback to leadership; create simple documents and newsletters; support hospital projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Proactive

Independent work

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare training/experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Des Moines, IA 50266Position Type: Full TimeDescription:

ApolloMD is seeking an Emergency Medicine Liaison to support the onsite teams at MercyOne - Des Moines Medical Centerin Des Moines, Iowa. This position will be onsite at this location.

The Emergency Room Liaison partners with Emergency Medicine leadership to create an integrated care team focused on patient experience and performance monitoring. Acting as the primary contact between patients, families, and the healthcare team, the Liaison facilitates communication, addresses concerns, and ensures a positive experience. This position requires a friendly and professional demeanor to greet patients, assist with their needs, and provide timely updates on treatment progress. A proactive approach is essential to keep patients informed about any delays or changes, helping to alleviate anxiety during critical times.

As an Emergency Medicine Liaison, it will be important to feel comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment, talk with patients and their families, converse with the clinical care team, and have a broad understanding of the Emergency Department along with customer service skills.

QualificationsResponsibilities:

• Communication and Updates: Regularly update patients and families on their treatment status and address any questions or concerns they may have.
• Care Coordination: Communicate with care teams, including nurses and physicians, to ensure timely communication of patient needs and updates on their condition.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient needs and concerns to the healthcare team, working to resolve issues and ensure a smooth patient experience.
• Discharge Planning: Assist with discharge needs (i.e., transportation needs, contacting family members, etc.)
• Crisis Management: Recovering unhappy patients and their families by accessing the proper channels for conflict resolution determined by the facility protocol.
• Administrative Tasks: Track customer interactions and report feedback to the leadership team utilizing tracking tools. Prepare easily understandable documents, scorecards, and newsletters. Engage with projects that align with hospital goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with the clinical team, patients, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of basic medical terminology and healthcare processes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to address patient concerns and complaints effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Able to be proactive, challenge the status quo, and suggest changes and improvements to existing processes and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer skills

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with additional healthcare-related training or experience, is preferred. (LPN, scribe, CNA, EMT, or clinical background but not required.)
• One (1) or more years of relevant work experience emphasizing customer service, performance improvement, data analysis, and project management.

Pay Range:

• $22-25 per hour