Summa Health

RN Call Center

Summa Health$72K — $87K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Associate's with a commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years
  • 3 years of recent clinical experience in physician office/home health/critical care/emergency room, or 2 years of critical care experience
  • Proficient in direct patient triage and clinical assessment
  • Strong keyboarding skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to interact effectively with diverse patient populations

Responsibilities

  • Drive population health initiatives through patient interaction in a call center
  • Conduct initial screenings of patients' medical concerns
  • Collaborate closely with physician care teams and multidisciplinary groups
  • Guide patients to appropriate care resources
  • Respond to a variety of patient questions and concerns

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance options including supplemental and dependent coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Employee assistance program for personal support
  • Identity theft protection services
  • Education assistance to support professional growth
  • Daily pay options for financial management
  • Pet insurance for animal care coverage
Full Job Description
RN Call Center, Full-Time

10hr shift, 2:00pm-12:30am

e/o weekend-holiday

Summary:
Responsible to drive Population Health through clinical access and communication in a call center environment. They are the first voice of Summa Health that patients, physicians, and hospital faculty will encounter when communicating the organization. This role has the critical responsibility of providing all patients and physicians unparalleled experience and support in the following capacities; interacting with patients virtually to assess their clinical needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain their health, evaluation of patient medical concerns, initial screening of patient signs and symptoms, acts in collaboration with the physician's care team, collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, guides members toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for care and well-being, utilizing recourses available to uphold the population healthcare model, and any other questions or concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
-Applicants with an Associate's degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment
b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio

2. Experience and Training Required:
a. Three (3) years recent clinical experience in a physician office, home health, critical care and/or emergency room.
OR
Two (2) years recent critical care clinical experience with previous clinical experience. Relevant critical care experience includes: work as a direct patient care nurse in an emergency room, intensive care unit, or coronary care unit. Relevant previous clinical experience: work as a patient care technician or similar in an emergency room, intensive care unit, or coronary care unit.
b. Relevant experience includes: direct patient triage, clinical phone triage, demonstrated excellence in clinical assessment using the nursing process, or adult/pediatric nursing care in a physician or hospital setting.
c. Knowledge of keyboard with extreme accuracy and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).

3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
b. Customer Focus
c. Adaptability and flexibility
d. Ability to understand and follow directions
e. Ability to multitask using the computer and interacting with patients/physicians virtually
f. Communication
g. Professionalism, Enthusiasm, and Positivity
h. Integrity/ethical standards
i. Results-oriented
j. Organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
k. Personal leadership skills
l. Conflict resolution
m. Influence when speaking with others
n. Strong critical thinking
o. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
b. Ability to sit for extended periods of time
c. Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as assigned
d. Reliable Transportation required
e. Ability to adjust work hours to meet business demands as required

$35.09/hr - $42.11/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

  • Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Assistance
  • Daily Pay

About Summa Health

Summa Health is a non-profit healthcare system based in Akron, Ohio. The system was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. Summa Health operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Northeast Ohio. The system provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Summa Health is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Learn more about Summa Health
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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