Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
POSITION SUMMARY: This position functions under the supervision of the Transfer Center Director. Facilitates a “One Call” process to coordinate and support the direct admission process of patients to NWTHS. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.
PROVISION OF SERVICES
- This position collaborates with admitting Physicians, Nursing, Transfer Center and business office admitting personnel to perform appropriate bed assignment/placement.
- Obtains, documents and facilitates physician admitting orders complying with appropriate and approved standards as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.
- Collaborates with admitting physicians utilizing appropriate clinical knowledge and critical decision making to ensure appropriate placement of patients within the institution.
- Facilitate through-put by using appropriate triage and critical thinking skills.
- Follows appropriate policies and procedures as set forth by the organization for the purpose of assessing and coordinating patient admissions.
- Responsible for performing phone and computer functions and completing various logs/orders/forms in[1]order to complete the admission, discharge or transfer processes.
- Cross-train to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director.
- Accept additional duties as assigned.
- Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.
- Assumes responsibility for position’s impact on the departmental budget as it relates to the overall functioning of the organization.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- · Challenging and rewarding work environment
- · Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- · Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- · 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- · SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- · Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- · Tuition Reimbursement
- · Retention Bonus Program
- · Loan Forgiveness Program
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Texas
- Previous in-hospital clinical experience is required
- Independent decision making and organizational skills
- Computer experience required
- Manager/Supervisor experience desirable
- Previous public contact work is recommended
- Typing/keyboard skills
DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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