Transfer Center Specialist

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and related regulations Knowledge of the requirements and regulations of third-party payers, such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, CCS and other government programs as well as private insurance preferred.

Advanced understanding of radio communications and emergency medical dispatch procedures.

Able to accurately communicate medical status and care provided at referring facility to the acute care nursing staff of patients transferring to the hospital

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $39.40 to $44.70

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The Transfer Center Specialist facilitates the transfer or transport and transition for all emergent, urgent, and elective patients into the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford from referring hospitals, clinics, and physician's offices.

Coordinates communication among appropriate medical personnel assuring appropriate level of care, confirming bed placement, and organizing proper mode of transport.

Performs several duties including operation of multi-line telephones, radio console, weather products including radar and satellite systems, multiple computer database systems, mapping systems, and related systems and equipment.

Evaluates, processes, tracks, documents, and coordinates patient transfers and patient transports into and out of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

Conducts initial telephone intake of information regarding requests for transfer of patients from referring hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID:

LP_00020058-2658640