University of Washington

Medical Airlift Communications Supervisor - Airlift Northwest

University of Washington$71K — $102K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, public relations, or a related field OR six years of management experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Three years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting if possessing a degree.
  • Experience in a Communications Operations Center, Air Traffic Control Center, or Emergency Dispatch required.
  • Proven ability to train and manage staff effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of HIPAA regulations and billing/reimbursement requirements for Medicaid/Medicare.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate a team of medical airlift communications specialists.
  • Train new staff and manage scheduling and work assignments.
  • Assist with budgeting, payroll, and resource allocation for the Communications Center.
  • Ensure policies align with Airlift Northwest's goals and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor staff compliance with training and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and prepare related reports.
  • Provide coverage during staffing shortages as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as outlined in UW staff benefits information.
  • 100% full-time equivalent position with variable shifts.
  • Opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and procedural development.
Full Job Description

Job Description

INTERVIEWS TO BEGIN IN LATE SEPTEMBER

AIRLIFT NORTHWEST - COMMUNICATIONS CENTER has an outstanding opportunity for a MEDICAL AIRLIFT COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR

WORK SCHEDULE

  • 100% FTE

  • Variable Shifts

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Airlift Northwest is the region’s premier critical care transport service providing rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and ground critical care transport operations across a complex multi-state system.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Supervise staff of medical airlift communications specialists who coordinate air/ground transport for emergency medical care, and ensure triage of local and interstate medical flights, ground transport and medical team confirmation

  • Train new employees, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Manager with budgets (staffing, equipment and training needs), scheduling (shift staffing and overtime) and payroll

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures related to the functions of the Communications Center and ensure consistency with ALNW protocols and goals

  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of patient registrations, hospital admissions, and discharges and telephone interactions

  • Investigate complaints and initiate corrective action

  • Monitor staff on comprehension of, and training needs regarding regulatory compliance for HIPAA, billing/reimbursement requirements for Medicare/Medicaid, other third-party payers, and regulatory agencies

  • Support the Airlift Northwest quality improvement (QI) and process improvement activities by participating in committees as assigned, and developing department-specific programs as well as preparing QA/QI reports

  • Routinely fill in, as required, during periods of staffing shortages (e.g., staff sick leave and vacation leave)

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, or related field AND three years of experience in management or supervision in a health care setting

OR

In lieu of a degree, six years of experience in management or supervision in a health care setting

Must have experience in Communications Operations Center, Air Traffic Control Center, or Emergency Dispatch

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$34.52 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$49.37 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Supervisory

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