EMT/Paramedic (70758)

GuideWell Emergency Doctors; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GuideWell Emergency Doctors is looking for a Patient Care Coordinator to join a fast-paced medical team in Florida. The role mirrors responsibilities of an Emergency Room Tech, focusing on delivering patient care, supporting patient experiences, and coordinating with clinical staff.

The candidate will input discharge instructions, maintain patient tracking, and assist with procedure setup. English proficiency is required; travel up to 30% may be involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience.
• BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to a variety of patients (fast track, med/surg and critical care).
• Input patient discharge instructions and prescriptions into computer software.
• Manage the patient tracking system.
• Assist in communication with patients and staff to ensure a positive experience.
• Perform triages and discharges of patients of all ages.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Coordinator functions as an intricate part of a high quality, efficiency driven medical team. Duties will be similar as those required of an Emergency Room Tech in a hospital Emergency Department. The PCC helps create a positive patient experience. The PCC helps support patient complaints similar to those in an ER Room to include chest pain, abdominal pain, injuries, fractured bones, etc.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Coordinator functions as an intricate part of a high quality, efficiency driven medical team. Duties will be similar as those required of an Emergency Room Tech in a hospital Emergency Department. The PCC helps create a positive patient experience. The PCC helps support patient complaints similar to those in an ER Room to include chest pain, abdominal pain, injuries, fractured bones, etc.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deliver patient care to a variety of patients (fast track, med/surg and critical care).
• Perform quality splinting, dressing applications, and wound care.
• Performance of EKG's/cardiac monitoring with recognition of basic arrhythmias.
• Assist in procedure set-up (i.e., IandD, suture, vaginal exam, Lumbar puncture, chest tube, etc.).
• Perform accurate triages and discharges of patients of all ages.
• Turn over rooms per protocol (based on patient diagnosis).
• Communicate positively with all team members and patients.
• Manage the patient tracking system.
• Professionally and reasonably delegate to team members (front staff and radiology).
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurately input patient discharge instructions and prescriptions into computer software.
• Successfully participate in Proficiency Testing as directed.
• Successfully complete drug screening collection class.
• Completes routine checklists (daily, monthly, etc.) as assigned.
• Utilize organizational specific software to reference patient records and organizational protocols.
• Follow the information security policy and management system, contributing to its effectiveness, and actively reporting on its performance.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

• One (1) year’s experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS certified.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work during the week from 9am-7pm; weekend days from 9am-4pm.
• Successfully pass a background and drug test.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with patients and employees and help support a culture of passion and enthusiasm.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage changing priorities.
• Attention to detail, attentiveness, computer skills, ability to follow written procedures.
• Basic math calculations, independent decision making.
• Interaction with others using tact and professionalism.
• Problem solving.
• Reading comprehension, verbal communication.
• Writing composition.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year previous related experience (Paramedic, EMT, ER Technician).
• Paramedic or EMT experience is experience.

Financial Responsibilities

This position does not currently have financial responsibilities.

Budget Responsibilities

This position does not currently have budget responsibilities.

Languages

• Advanced English is required.
• Spanish and Creole are preferred.

Travel

Up to 30% travel to support clinic operations across the market. Travel may include coverage at other clinic locations, trainings, meetings, and other operational needs as they arise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to automated machinery: 67-100% (Constant); Exposure to chemicals: 34-66% (Frequent); Interaction with customers, teamwork, works in laboratory setting: 67-100% (Constant); Independent work: 34-66% (Frequent).

Physical/Environmental Activities

Please confirm for the following questions if these working conditions are encountered Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job), Frequently (34-66% of time on the job), Constantly (67-100% of time on the job), or Not Applicable N/A

• Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job)
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. Not Applicable N/A
• May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. Not Applicable N/A
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. Not Applicable N/A
• Subject to exposure to hazardous material. Not Applicable N/A