Transport Coordinator

Description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Transport Coordinator? At Medical City Plano, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Medical City Plano offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Transport Coordinator like you to be a part of our team.

The Transport Coordinator is responsible for the facilitation of medical transport for all HCA Healthcare facilities through dispatching of medical transport assets or coordination of third-party vendors. The position collects clinical information related to patient transport requests and facilitates the patients movement by matching the patients clinical needs to the appropriate resource with capability. The Transport Coordinator will collaborate with other areas of the Patient Logistics Center (PLC) and facilities regarding patient needs for medical transportation.

This position will use customer service skills and professional communication standards to positively interact with peers, customers, and supervisors.

What you will do in this role:

• Receive medical transportation requests and coordinate transport through third-party vendor coordination and dispatch of medical transport assets
• Use technology tools to document patient information, dispatch medical transport assets, and monitor transport progress
• Respond to phone calls with a sense of urgency and demonstrate good customer service skills
• Receive and maintain EMTALA education to prevent and identify risk to facility
• Establish and maintain a high degree of awareness and knowledge of facility medical staff, services and specialized programs
• Enter and supports data entry for accurate monitoring and reporting on all key indicators related to calls, admissions and transports
• Ensure patient rights and confidentiality are maintained
• Participate as an active and collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in monthly staff meetings
• Deal effectively with dissatisfied customers and elevate cases to leadership
• Complete additional duties as assigned

What requirements you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Prefer experience in a healthcare setting (Acute…