Transfer Center Coordinator-Medical Call Center Agent

4 weeks ago


Harrisburg, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

Purpose:

Serves as the primary contact for referring physicians requesting the services from UPMC in Central PA for continued patient care. Facilitates all patient transfers into and outgoing transfers, as well as all direct admissions for any service line from any source for all 7 UPMC Central PA hospitals. Facilitates bed placement for every patient in all 7 hospitals while operationalizing capacity management strategies for Central PA. Integrates with UPMC Community Life Team for timely and efficient patient movement. The position requires the ability to multitask, identify and escalate concerns, maintain great customer service, and foster the intersection for patient access to healthcare services via Med Call, the central control center for UPMC Central PA.

Responsibilities:

* Manage, coordinate and communicate all activities related to patient movement and flow. Provide a single point of contact to assist referring providers (scope unlimited local and worldwide) with emergent and non-emergent transfers, direct admissions and consults into Med Call Central PA. Efficiently manage referral and transfer of patients to align with most appropriate UPMC Central PA resources, determining level of care and affirming need for transfer while providing continuum of care for all patients. Maximize provider and patient satisfaction when accessing UPMC Central PA resources. Ensure patient safety by optimizing alignment of transport assets via integration with UPMC Community Life Team with clinical condition of patient. Coordinate internal and external facility transport. Work collaboratively to manage communication between various services (physicians, APPs, RNs, unit directors, House Supervisors, etc.) to efficiently place the right patient in the right bed at the right time. Performs all bed placement activities for all 7 UPMC Central PA facilities. Utilize critical thinking to operationalize all strategies related to capacity management, including but not limited to triaging transfer requests, enacting facility capacity plans, regional load balancing, etc.
* Provide supplemental assistance to other departmental functions including internal medicine physician assignment, provider notification of inpatient consults, scheduling of observation unit outpatient services, and off-hours registration activity.

Qualifications:

* High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
* College degree or medical certificate program preferred.
* 2 years in a healthcare setting with direct patient care
* OR 2 years in a transfer center
* OR 2 years in an emergency call center
* OR 4 years in a healthcare business setting.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Licensed LPN preferred.

* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


  • Call Center Agent

    1 month ago


    Harrisburg, United States Dasher Full time

    **Call Center Agent** **Overview**:Dasher exists to help people live happy, healthy lives. Dasher’s values center around providing encouragement, compassion and support to our fellow team members, and paying those values forward when interacting with our clients and our community. Joining our team as a Call Center Agent provides an opportunity to work in...

  • Call Center Manager

    6 days ago


    Harrisburg, United States Focal Point Remodeling Full time

    **Qualifications and Performance Expectations** - 3+ years or more experience in a Management or Supervisory role in a Call Center. - Capable of providing direction and leadership, with a focus on performance and behavior expectations, to the call center team. Experience with inside sales and lead generation. Coaching, motivating & mentoring individuals...


  • Harrisburg, United States Acentra Health Full time

    CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health! Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the company's mission,...


  • Harrisburg, United States KEPRO Full time

    CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health! Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the company’s mission,...


  • Harrisburg, United States Acentra Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health! Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace...


  • Harrisburg, United States Gaudenzia Full time

    Overview: **Picture Yourself At Gaudenzia as a Full Time Helpline Specialist -this position is fully remote!** Gaudenzia is one of the leading organizations, providing substance use and mental illness treatment to thousands of impacted individuals on an annual basis! Here at Gaudenzia, we understand the complexities and that the impact that addiction has on...


  • Harrisburg, United States Bowser Automotive Inc Full time

    Bowser Automotive is seeking Business Development Agents Part-Time to join the Business Development Center (BDC) supporting our sales department. The Business Development Agent's role is one that is a part of the initial contact team for customers interested in our purchasing a vehicle via our website. Agents will be responsible for assisting customers via...


  • Harrisburg, United States Oak Street Health Inc. Full time

    Company: Oak Street Health Title: Center Medical Director Location: Harrisburg, PA Role Description: The purpose of the Center Medical Director role at Oak Street Health is to lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work in order to keep patients happy, healthy and out of the hospital. The Medical...


  • Harrisburg, United States Bath Fitter Full time

    **Are you looking for a full time & permanent position that offers benefits (Paid time off, holiday pay, medical insurance) that can start right away?** **We might have the perfect opportunity for you, because we have all of that above & MORE!** **Who we are**: The Bath Fitter and Kitchen Saver are premier remodeling company's that specialize in solutions...


  • HARRISBURG, United States TEKsystems Full time

    Description: This position is responsible for answering incoming phone calls from existing customers regarding account information and offering information to potential customers.Job Duties include: Taking new applications and processing payments via phone, documenting customer concerns and problems, updating and changing account holder information, basic...


  • Harrisburg, United States TEKsystems Full time

    Description: This position is responsible for answering incoming phone calls from existing customers regarding account information and offering information to potential customers.Job Duties include: Taking new applications and processing payments via phone, documenting customer concerns and problems, updating and changing account holder information, basic...


  • Harrisburg, United States TEKsystems Full time

    Description: This position is responsible for answering incoming phone calls from existing customers regarding account information and offering information to potential Duties include: Taking new applications and processing payments via phone, documenting customer concerns and problems, updating and changing account holder information, basic data entry...


  • Harrisburg, United States Probitas Technology, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for a Call Center Representative that will be the liaison between our company and its current and potential customers. The successful candidate will be able to accept ownership for effectively solving customer issues, complaints and inquiries; keeping customer satisfaction at the core of every...


  • Harrisburg, PA, United States Oak Street Health, Inc. Full time

    Company: Oak Street Health Title: Center Medical Director Location: Harrisburg , PA Role Description: The purpose of the Center Medical Director role at Oak Street Health is to lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work in order to keep patients happy, healthy and out of the hospital. The...


  • Harrisburg, PA, United States Oak Street Health, Inc. Full time

    Company: Oak Street Health Title: Center Medical Director The purpose of the Center Medical Director role at Oak Street Health is to lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work in order to keep patients happy, healthy and out of the hospital. The Medical Director will practice primary care in our...


  • Harrisburg, United States Michelle Kreeger - State Farm Agent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:Bonus based on performanceCompetitive salary Looking for a part-time job that provides meaningful work and competitive compensation? Join us!ResponsibilitiesWork with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals.Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.Making outbound calls...


  • Harrisburg, United States Michelle Kreeger - State Farm Agent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:Bonus based on performanceCompetitive salary Looking for a part-time job that provides meaningful work and competitive compensation? Join us!ResponsibilitiesWork with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals.Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.Making outbound calls...


  • Harrisburg, United States Hamilton Health Center Full time

    All About Hamilton Health Center Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within a 30-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania’s...


  • Harrisburg, United States Probitas Technology, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHours: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM (shift varies)Pay: $16 to $17.50/hourIN OFFICE, for at least first 90 days!Background check and drug test will be performedinbound and outbound calls assisting with accountscollecting payments from negative accountsbeing able to handle various phone callshigh number of phone callsAble...


  • Harrisburg, United States TEKsystems Full time

    NOW HIRING IN HARRISBURG, PA! This position is responsible for answering incoming phone calls from existing customers regarding account information and offering information to potential customers. Job Duties include: Taking new applications and processing payments via phone, documenting customer concerns and problems, updating and changing account holder...