Logistics Specialist

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals. 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. 

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Logistics Specialist (Emergency Department Administrative Assistant), you will be responsible for overall communications and flow within the Emergency Department, working closely with ED nursing and physician leadership to assist with movement and throughput for all ED patients.Every day you will serve as the primary voice for the ED, requiring proficiency in handling multiple phone calls efficiently and effectively, often under stressful conditions.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills, a high degree of proficiency in managing multiple simultaneous tasks, and the ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, directly contributing to efficient patient flow within the Emergency Department.

• Answering and directing large number of phone calls to Emergency Department, including physician and professional calls regarding transfers, admissions, and consultations, answering patient emergency call systems, and activating emergency notification systems for the entire facility.
• Facilitate transfers of patients to and from outside facilities including printing/copying/scanning patient documents.
• Facilitate flow by placing admissions within bed placement system.
• Scan patient charges and maintain and order department supplies, office and form supplies, nourishment, etc. Ordering specialty supplies for trauma department and physicians.
• Maintain department statistics for quality, safety, and regulatory needs.
• Scan patient documents into electronic medical record. Provide Health Information Management services after hours for emergency department patients.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire