Medcom Specialist - New River Valley Medical Center Emergency Department - FT

Carilion Clinic; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medcom Specialist for the Emergency Department. This full-time role involves coordinating communications, managing EMS calls, and facilitating patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, EMT certification, and experience in emergency settings. Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare and making a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Qualifications

• 2 years pre-hospital, ED, or call center experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to function independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates ED communications and manages EMS assignments.
• Prioritizes incoming calls and facilitates communication with stakeholders.
• Maintains EMS drug box inventory and updates patient status.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Teamworking

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Graduate or GED

EMT Certification

Tools

EPIC

Teletracking

Windows Applications

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Medcom Specialist - New River Valley Medical Center Emergency Department - FT

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Evening/Night

Facility: CNRVMC - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Requisition Number: 152554

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Maintains responsibility for coordination of ED communications. Assumes accountability for telephone and/or radio call intake. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate disciplines to facilitate efficient and timely EMS assignments using defined policies and procedures to assure quality patient care and customer service.

• Receives and sends communications via telephone, fax, intranet, and radio. Records information via EPIC and Teletracking. Responsible for taking inbound EMS calls and relaying information to physician of record, lead ED MD, and or ED lead CTL. Responsible for passing medical care information and instructions back to in bound EMS agencies based on protocols or direct physician orders.
• Prioritizes incoming calls according to emergency or non-emergency nature. Appropriately communicates with other stakeholders to make decisions on patient placement and to determine interventions required.
• Page and or call consultants and others as needed. Follows established processes for monitoring of pending communications and request. Facilitates communication with physicians and staff by distributing cellular devices for use during the shifts.
• Facilitates communications between Physicians, LIPs, ED CTLS, staff and other outside entities on matter pertinent to patient care.
• Facilitates communication with Management Team and Clinical Team Leaders as dictated by the needs of the day.
• Maintains EMS drug box inventory and oversees the trading out of used or expired drug boxes.
• Enters bed request in teletracking and updates EPIC with status changes.
• Participates in basic Performance Improvement activities. Participates in cost containment measures at the unit level. Promotes an aesthetic and safe unit environment.

What We Require:

Education: High school graduate or GED required. EMT Certification, preferred.

Experience: 2 years pre-hospital, ED, and or call center experience preferred.

Licensure/certification: EMT-B certification or higher preferred.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamworking skills required. Basic skills in computer/typing, Windows applications, and medical terminology required. Must demonstrate ability to function independently. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for this position.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 152554
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CNRVMC - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Shift: Evening/Night
Shift Details: Three 12-hour Night Shifts per week with every other weekend and rotating holiday requirements
Recruiter: JAMIE S RATLIFF
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
Job Segment: Emergency Medicine, Telecom, Telecommunications, Patient Care, EMR, Healthcare, Technology

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.