Patient Placement Coordinator

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Placement Coordinator, you will be responsible for tracking patient placement needs and availability, expertly assigning beds across all hospital departments to optimize patient flow. Every day, you will coordinate bed assignments based on existing policies, collaborating closely with nursing and medical staff. You will continuously monitor admissions, transfers, and discharges to maximize bed utilization and resolve bottlenecks. Additionally, you will communicate bed changes to all involved departments and maintain accurate automated systems, leveraging your knowledge of medical terminology to facilitate appropriate preliminary bed assignments for discussion with clinical teams.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to manage real-time data, and effective coordination with diverse clinical teams. Independently determines safe and appropriate patient bed assignments based on patient admission criteria and documented diagnosis. Prioritizes bed placement using age specific requirements, diagnosis and condition of patient. Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines for admissions of patients as well as internal transfer of patients. Accurately processes admissions, transfer and discharges in the clinical information system. Monitors patient admissions and makes changes to patient status as appropriate requiring multiple system updating.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year as a Coordinator, Patient Access or Patient Placement in a hospital or healthcare setting

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona. Exciting News! Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children.

Prepared to Deliver Care in New, Innovative Ways

• Committed to social justice
• Dedicated to health equity
• Seek a collaborative and supportive environment
• Envision a career with purpose

Pay Range

$24.24 - $24.24 /hour