Communications Specialist - EMT Cert or higher/LGH Part Time Nights

Lynchburg, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailablePart time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Description

The Communication Specialist serves as a critical hub for clinical and operational communications within the healthcare system. This role is responsible for receiving, prioritizing, coordinating, and dispatching medical communications and resources to support patient care, emergency response, and hospital operations. The position requires advanced knowledge of medical terminology, clinical workflows, emergency protocols, and communication systems to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant information exchange across multiple departments and external agencies. The incumbent functions in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism while supporting patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory standards.

Centra Health

Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are.Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services.Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.

Founded in 1987
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
3.7K employees (28 in marketing)