Patient Logistics Coordinator

Job Summary

While this position provides services to the patients of CommonSpirit Health across the United States, this position must work on-site at our Phoenix AZ Virtual Hospital located at 3033 N. 3rd Avenue. As our Patient Logistics Coordinator, you will orchestrate seamless patient movement, optimize bed utilization, coordinate transfers, and ensure efficient patient flow. Your role is pivotal in minimizing delays and enhancing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize patient admissions, discharges, and transfers based on medical necessity and bed availability.
• Proactively communicate with clinical teams, discharge planners, and external facilities to resolve logistical challenges and ensure a smooth continuum of care.
• Facilitate the transfer of patients to the appropriate facility and unit.
• Identify potential problems and bring them to the attention of the Supervisor, ANS/House Supervisor, and/or Leadership to prevent and/or resolve barriers to timely placement and/or transfer of patients throughout the acute care setting.
• Communicate with referring and receiving facility staff to ensure timely placement of patients to the appropriate level of care and unit.
• Document activities clearly and accurately to promote effective communication with members of the care team, including Transfer Center, Hospital EDs, Hospital Units, Leadership, sending and receiving facilities or other providers.
• Use effective communication skills with colleagues, customers, physicians, and care team members, both internal and external to facilitate the timely placement of patients.

Job Requirements

• Required: High School GED, OR High School Graduate
• Preferred: Associate Of Arts OR Associates Of Science
• Experience: One (1) year recent experience in an acute care setting, OR Two (2) years recent experience in a health care setting