Patient Logistics Coordinator

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Patient Logistics Coordinator in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Must be proficient in EMTALA.

Nice To Haves

3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the scheduling/admission/transfer of all patient admissions from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices to effectively balance the impact to clinical and operational areas and facilitate effectual throughput.
Coordinates all components related to the initial admission, transfer, or consultation of critical and non-critical patients into the accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, and physician offices with some guidance.
Manages and dispatches tasks for patient transport and Environmental Services.