Patient Placement Coordinator - Day Shift

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us.

About the role

Responsible for efficiently managing the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients including coordinating bed assignments, ensuring appropriate placement, and optimizing hospital resources to meet patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the process of admitting and placing patients in appropriate hospital units or departments based on their medical needs, bed availability, and hospital resources.
• Collaborate with various hospital departments, including nursing units, emergency department, and surgery, to monitor bed availability, occupancy rates, and patient flow.
• Review patient medical records, physician orders, and nursing assessments to determine the level of care required and suitable placement within the hospital.
• Prioritize patient placement based on medical urgency, acuity, and available resources to ensure that critically ill patients receive immediate attention and appropriate care.
• Optimize hospital resources and capacity by balancing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Address challenges related to bed availability, patient needs, and resource constraints to ensure a smooth patient placement process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Healthcare Management or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in admissions, registration, or bed management required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to understand patient medical records and physician orders.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and hospital information systems for patient data management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and hospital staff.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage patient placements in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving skills to address challenges related to patient flow and bed availability.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and prioritize tasks based on patient needs.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting: Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Pay

$22.22 - $31.71/hour

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Day
• Employee Type: Regular

Location

399 Revolution Drive (onsite)