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MedStar Transfer Coordinator

Lanham, MD · On-site

$24.53 - $37.44/hr

Receives transfer requests from physicians and hospitals. Information includes demographic ... Connects with accepting MedStar Physician to determine clinical appropriateness for the transfer.

MedStar Health

Transfer Coordinator (EMT/CNA)

Lanham, MD · On-site

$24.53 - $37.44/hr

Connects with accepting MedStar Physician to determine clinical appropriateness for the transfer. * Performs follow up transfer to patient financial services insurance companies physicians case ...

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A Medstar Physician is a medical doctor who works for MedStar Health, a large not-for-profit healthcare organization serving Maryland, Washington D.C., and the surrounding region. These physicians provide a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital-based treatment across MedStar's network of hospitals and outpatient facilities. Medstar Physicians are known for their commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, and ongoing professional development. They often work as part of multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment and high-quality outcomes for patients.

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As a Medstar Physician, you will regularly collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and case managers. Team-based care is emphasized to ensure comprehensive treatment plans and optimal patient outcomes. New physicians can expect frequent interdisciplinary meetings, open communication channels, and support from experienced colleagues. This collaborative environment fosters learning, shared decision-making, and professional growth within a large healthcare network.

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To thrive as a Medstar Physician, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), board certification in your specialty, and a valid state medical license. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, telemedicine platforms, and clinical decision support tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams help physicians deliver patient-centered care. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high-quality, efficient, and safe healthcare delivery within the Medstar system.

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CredentialsMedical degree (MD or DO), medical licenseMaster's or Doctorate in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, private practicesHospitals, clinics, outpatient settings
Role & ResponsibilitiesDiagnose, treat, perform procedures, prescribe medicationsAssess, diagnose, manage patient care, prescribe medications under supervision

Medstar Physicians and Medstar Nurse Practitioners both provide patient care in healthcare settings. Physicians typically have a medical degree and perform comprehensive diagnoses and treatments, while Nurse Practitioners have advanced nursing degrees and focus on patient assessment and management, often working collaboratively with physicians.

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MedStar Transfer Coordinator

Lanham, MD • On-site

MedStar Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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$24.53 - $37.44/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About the Job
General Summary of Position
The MedStar Transfer Coordinator works in the MedSTAR Transfer Center and provides services including emergency requests to transfers critical patients to MedStar Hospitals for conditions such as heart attacks strokes trauma and other time sensitive emergencies; non-emergency transfer requests to MedStar hospitals; dispatching of helicopters and ground critical care/ ALS ambulances; requests for ambulance and wheelchair transports for all MedStar hospitals; coordination of critical responses such as in-hospital Code Heart; coordination of regional hospitals information during disasters; critical radiology transfers; and other critical transfers for the MedStar Health system.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Serves as the point of contact for referrals and obtains necessary information to initiate the patient's transfer into or between member hospitals of the MedStar Health System.
  • Receives transfer requests from physicians and hospitals. Information includes demographic insurance and clinical data.
  • Completes extensive data entry in multiple systems including: Transfer requests in Cerner Transfer Center; Flight and Ground Transport requests in FlightVector and Metro Complete Flight Dedicated ambulance dispatch in Traumasoft; Discharge Transport requests in naviHealth Radiology ticket management in Zendesk
  • Connects with accepting MedStar Physician to determine clinical appropriateness for the transfer.
  • Performs follow up transfer to patient financial services insurance companies physicians case managers social workers nurses staff members and others regarding expediting approval of a patient transfer.
  • Collaborates with Admitting and Bed Management to determine availability of appropriate bed.
  • Arranges for appropriate ambulance or helicopter to be dispatched based on patient acuity (e.g. BLS ALS and Critical Care Transport).
  • Senior Transfer Coordinators will be trained in air traffic and ground control operations.
  • Communicates with the referring and accepting hospital of approval and time to transfer and admit patients.
  • Identifies analyzes organizes and solves problems and issues in a timely effective manner and collaborates with others to make sound timely decisions.
  • Advocates for patients and referring physicians to promote overall satisfaction with accessing and utilizing MedStar Health System
  • Promptly answers and screens inquiries with strict adherence to confidentially agreements policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of hospital departmental and care center standards policies procedures and guidelines as well as regulatory agency standards.
  • Assists with new and current initiatives
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Successful completion of training program as an Emergency Medical Technician or EMT Paramedic preferred
    • Associate's degree preferred
    Experience
    • 3-4 years acute care experience required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) (current or prior registration) preferred or
    • National Association of Air Medical Communication Center Specialist Certification - NAACS (current or prior registration) preferred or
    • Emergency Medical Dispatcher (current or prior registration) preferred or
    • Medical Assistant (current or prior registration) preferred or
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (current or prior registration) preferred
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Proficiency in keyboarding (>60 words/minute preferred)
    • Ability to manages multi-line telephone system (10 lines)
    • Detail-oriented ability to multi-task and manage projects

    This position has a hiring range of
    USD $24.53 - USD $37.44 /Hr.
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    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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