Newborn Hearing Screen Coordinator

				Overview:

We invite you to join us in making a significant impact on the early detection of hearing loss in newborns by becoming a Newborn Hearing Screen Coordinator. As a Coordinator you will play a vital role in overseeing the Newborn Hearing Screen program at your assigned site(s).

West Florida Hospital

Responsibilities:

The Hearing Screen Coordinator (HS Coordinator) is responsible for the administrative functions, staffing and reporting related to their assigned site/s.  In addition, the HS Coordinator is on site daily performing hearing screens, documenting results, and educating parents on the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.  

Staffing & Scheduling: 

* Ensure adequate coverage to meet hospital obligations and program requirements.
* Apply appropriate discretion in determining the frequency for onsite visits to each assigned location.

Training:

* Train new hires and retrain team members as required and directed by the Market Manager. 
* Participates in company and hospital training/orientation when applicable.

Contract & Employee Relations: 

* Ensures all eligible babies are screened.
* Performs Hearing Screens, and documents results. 
* Notify Primary Care Physician (PCP) of any final "REFER" status if applicable. 
* Serve as the primary point of contact for hospital questions/concerns on a day-to-day basis and meet with hospital leadership and team members and provide updates to HS leadership as required. 
* Manages and escalate all employee-related issues, such as time-off requests, retention management, scheduling, and performance/behavioral concerns.
* Monitors and ensures employee files are up to date, including TB/CPR NCHAM (national center for hearing assessment and management) requirements as applicable.

Reporting & Data Management: 

* Responsible for updating and reconciling birth statistics monthly for each assigned site and will work with Data Management team to resolve any issues to meet deadlines. 
* Monitor and review Power BI reports such as medical sponsor reports for timely submission by physician sponsors with appropriate follow-up and all team/site related productivity reports and address timely with team members as necessary.
* Complete all necessary state and hospital reporting.

Supplies & Equipment: 

* Ensures supplies and equipment at each assigned site are ordered with appropriate frequency and all required maintenance is completed timely.

Other Duties: The Hearing Screen Coordinator will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  Education:

* High school diploma or GED required
* CPR Certification (within 30 days of hire) 

  Experience Industry: 

* Healthcare 

  Experience:

* Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
* Experience working with infants preferred
* Experience in a hospital setting preferred 

   Skills:

* Demonstrate sensitivity when speaking to family and when handling patients
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Computer knowledge with proficiency in Excel 
* Excellent organizational and follow-up skills 
* Detail and multi-task oriented
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to delegate
* Ability to effectively prioritize daily tasks and assignments
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Ability to lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 lbs.
			

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