Emergency Services Coordinator (Nights w/Differentials!)

Exeter Hospital, Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, proudly serve the beautiful NH seacoast region. Our principal mission is to work together to create healthier communities. What makes us unique is the spirit of our staff who are team-oriented and focused on providing an outstanding patient care experience and quality outcomes for those we are privileged to serve. In addition, we want to ensure that our employees feel well cared for by offering a comprehensive benefits package, on-going training and growth opportunities, wellness resources, special perks, and more.

Our Magnet designation is recognition of our excellent nursing staff and the high quality, innovative patient care we deliver every day in our community and our Emergency Department is proof that nursing doesn't need to be flashy to be rewarding, compelling, meaningful, and exciting!

The Emergency Department at Exeter Hospital cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of medical needs. With annual volumes of approximately 33,000 the department is one of the busiest in the Seacoast area. In addition to the main Emergency Department comprised of 21 beds, there is a 6 bed Minor Care area. Our Emergency Department nurses possess strong clinical assessment skills, superior judgment, and the ability to manage challenging situations and set priorities. They care for patients of all ages with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses in the following settings: triage, critical care, trauma care, emergency care and the Minor Emergency Care Unit (MECU).

Provides administrative support to enhance/enable clinical care in the Emergency Department.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1-3 years experience in medical setting

Major Responsibilities:

1. As part of the patient care delivery team; expedites patient care by scheduling diagnostic testing and services.
2. Enters providers orders in Meditech.
3. Maintains medical records; ensuring required components are complete; signed; and properly filed.
4. Closes out charts upon discharge; entering required information into computer system.
5. Acts as a primary liaison to coordinate patient movement; either inter-facility or transfers into or outside of the hospital. Works closely with the inpatient units or external agencies to facilitate patient transfers; including medical records.
6. Answers busy multi-line telephone; fielding and/or directing inquiries appropriately.
7. Retrieves; sorts; and distributes department mail. Maintains files and office supplies.