Interfacility Transfer Coordinator (EMT/Paramedic)

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Transfer Coordinator to facilitate inter-hospital transfers from outside affiliates into the Mount Sinai network. The role ensures patients meet Mount Sinai’s clinical, financial and regulatory criteria for transfer.

The coordinator serves as a central contact for referrals, collects necessary information, coordinates bed availability, and liaises with physicians, financial services, insurers and family members to expedite admissions.

Qualifications

• Four year high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of training program as an Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Paramedic, and other protocol update programs as currently required. Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience
• NYS Paramedic Certification, BCLS, ACLS and PALS required

Responsibilities

• Serves as the point of contact for referrals and initiates the patient transfer into or between Mount Sinai Health System member hospitals.
• Receives transfer requests from physicians, affiliate representatives or families with demographic, insurance and clinical data.
• Responsible for complete and accurate registration of all patients in a timely and positive manner.
• Coordinates inpatient referrals to appropriate medical services as needed for dedicated patient population.
• Communicates with accepting Mount Sinai physicians to determine clinical appropriateness for transfer.
• Performs follow up communication with patient financial services, insurers, physicians, case managers, social workers, nurses and families to expedite approval of transfers.

Skills

Acute care experience

EMT/Paramedic trained

Education

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Paramedic Certification (NYS)

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Transfer Coordinator to facilitate inter-hospital transfers from outside affiliates into the Mount Sinai network. The role ensures patients meet Mount Sinai’s clinical, financial and regulatory criteria for transfer.

The coordinator serves as a central contact for referrals, collects necessary information, coordinates bed availability, and liaises with physicians, financial services, insurers and family members to expedite admissions.