Patient Liaison: – Emergency Department

Emergency Department Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers 

Department: Emergency 

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield Massachusetts 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Shift: Night

Make an Impact with Baystate Health 

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Liaison to join our Emergency Department team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Emergency Department team provides care to a diverse adult patient population, working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care. 

Patient Liaison Responsibilities Include:

• Patient & Visitor Support: Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors, providing directions, information, and guidance throughout the Emergency Department.
• Communication & Coordination: Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and care teams to ensure timely and accurate communication.
• Patient Rounding: Conduct regular rounds in waiting and treatment areas to identify needs, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Patient Experience: Promote a welcoming, supportive environment while delivering compassionate, age-appropriate care.
• Conflict Resolution: Manage challenging interactions professionally using effective communication and de-escalation techniques.
• Transportation & Technology Assistance: Coordinate discharge transportation, arrange escorts, and assist with virtual communication between patients and families.
• Team Collaboration: Support department operations through teamwork, respectful communication, and timely escalation of patient concerns.

Schedule Details 

·       Job Type: Full-Time, 36 hours per week 

·       Shift: Night 7pm-7:30am

·       Schedule: 12-hour shifts 

·       Weekend Requirement: Every other Friday and Saturday

·       Holiday Requirements: Every other Holiday 

Benefits That Support You 

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization. 

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include: 

·       Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans. 

·       Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities. 

·       Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities. 

·       Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts. 

·       Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match. 

·       Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees. 

About Baystate Health 

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. 

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve. 

Start Your Career at Baystate Health 

You Belong at Baystate. 

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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