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Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is looking for an Operations Associate to join our Med/Surg Unit Springfield 6400 in Springfield, MA.

SCHEDULE:

Part Time Hours

Days 7am-7:30pm

Rotating Holidays, 2-3 holidays per year

LOCATION:

Baystate Medical Center- 759 Chestnut St.

Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO - up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

Continuing education support and reimbursement

First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

Farm Share Memberships

403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

Free money coach advice from a certified professional

Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

Life insurance

Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Job Responsibilities:

1)Bed Management: Tracks, prioritizes, and assigns beds. Communicates with BMD and BM for admissions, discharges and transfers (ADTs). Coordinates unit/department ADTs. Checks BMD enters new data, and advises Charge Nurse of changes. Checks CIS for discharge orders and follows up with MD, CM RN to ensure discharge documents are complete. Enters discharges in OA Gold and pending discharges in BMD. Rounds 3 times daily with RNs and CM regarding discharges, discharge times and special instructions, and appropriateness for Discharge Lounge. Notifies CM if an ambulance is unable to come @atthe assigned time. With CM, monitors BMD for observation patients to determine if patient needs discharge or status change. Tracks new admissions from the ED. Retrieves SBAR data from the ED and communicates to the nursing staff. Assures fax is received within 30 minutes. Arrange patient transport from the ED if needed. Carries BMD beeper, and assigns coverage during breaks and meals to ensure a constant flow of ADTs.

2)Proficiently and accurately utilizes the following computer applications in daily work: C Word, OA Gold, SMS, CIS, Premise, BMD, PCM Auditor, People Soft and Staples, and Koronos access if applicable.

3)Unit-specific projects: Project work as assigned and/or needed such as Payroll, committee participation, developing unit time schedules, etc.

4)Communication: provides report/handoff to next shift including pending discharges, admissions in process, empty beds, beds being cleaned, and closed beds with the reason. Contacts other departments for priority tests for patients identified for next day discharge. Answers telephones and relays messages promptly with consistent accuracy to team members. Responds to routine inquires knowledgeably and/or refers them to appropriate person, assists staff as requested, ensures identified problems are communicated accurately and promptly. Places calls to MD's and ancillary departments to facilitate patient care and throughput. Where appropriate, coordinates communication with NEOPO and related paperwork in conjunction with RN. Screen calls for clinical team and facilitate communication of information requested.

5)Serve as a unit based resource for Zoned Hospitalist and medical/surgical teaching teams. Assist Hospitalist during clinical rounds, i.e. initiate phone calls, send faxes and call consults as directed by Zoned Hospitalist. Make available the unit based assignment (RN/Case Manager/Social Worker as well as covering RNs [i.e. lunch and breaks]) daily for Hospitalist. Maintain and identify specific workspace for Hospitalists which include computer and telephone access. Works with Access Services and patient/family to secure post discharge follow-up appointments. Identifies daily the Hospitalist of the day through electronic systems and prints this form for team use throughout the day. Posts break and lunch coverage in a central location for ease in obtaining patient related information and fostering communication.

6)Functions as a greeter for the arrival of new patients/families to the unit/department. Assists other departments with information and or answers to questions as requested.

7)Hospital Records and logs:
Maintains patient chart in proper sequence and labels pages with patients name. Prepares record prior to transfer and discharge. Explains and obtains signatures for Medicare forms. Organizes chart for Medical Records, faxes or copies records as needed. Sends discharge record to HIM (old and new) immediately after discharge. Updates discharge/admission log. Insures complete information is sent with transfers. Prepares patient charge ticket for data entry and keeps accurate record on unit. When appropriate, enter data into PCM auditor at specified times. Replenish and restock unit audit tools (i.e. refrigerator logs, negative pressure room logs, etc.). Other unit logs i.e. assignment books, sick call records, Koronos variance forms, etc.

8)Unit Resource: Post/file MD schedules for clinical team inquiry. In coordination with charge nurse, prepare staffing assignment for the next shift. Place calls to replace unplanned staffing vacancies. communicate staffing and scheduling to Clinical Supervisor. As needed, but not limited to obtain mail from the mailroom, blood products from the Laboratory, medications from Pharmacy and supplies from Distribution and Dietary as needed.

9)Inventories, maintains and charges supplies. Initiates requisitions and requests accurately and in a timely fashion. Stores supplies within 24 hours of receipt in designated area. Records or submits charges and/or credits for patient supplies as needed. Coordinate paper supplies with Print Shop and/or Distribution to maintain unit/department par levels.

10)Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures as needed/directed within unit/department. Verbalizes knowledge and location of emergency equipment. Mobilizes emergency support personnel through immediate telephone contact.

Required Work Experience:

1)Previous clerical and customer service ce experience preferably in a healthcare setting

Preferred Work Experience:

1)Previous clerical and customer service experience in a healthcare setting

Skills and Competencies:

1)Computer literate, good interpersonal skills

2), demonstrate operating principles

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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