Patient Placement Coordinator

About the Role

As our Patient Placement Coordinator, you will track patient placement needs and availability, expertly assigning beds across all hospital departments to optimize patient flow. 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently determine safe and appropriate patient bed assignments based on patient admission criteria and documented diagnosis.
• Prioritize bed placement using age-specific requirements, diagnosis, and condition of the patient.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines for admissions of patients as well as internal transfer of patients.
• Accurately process admissions, transfers, and discharges in the clinical information system.
• Monitor patient admissions and make changes to patient status as appropriate, requiring updates across multiple systems.

Requirements

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

About the Workplace

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. A state-of-the-art Women's and Children's Pavilion is coming soon to further enhance specialized care for mothers and children.

You belong here if you are:

• Committed to social justice, believing everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance.
• Dedicated to health equity, actively working to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
• Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, embracing forward-thinking approaches to patient care.
• Seeking a collaborative and supportive environment, working alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share a commitment to excellence.
• Envisioning a career with purpose, making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals, families, and the community.

Pay

$24.24 - $24.24/hour