Patient Logistics Coordinator

Dignity Health • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $24 - $33

About The Position

The Patient Logistics Coordinator performs activities delegated by the Patient Logistics RN, Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director to facilitate appropriate patient placement across CommonSpirit Health facilities, including specialized facilities. The role coordinates patient movement—especially for inpatient psychiatric care—and helps implement transfer-of-care plans by communicating with care providers and administration. The coordinator works under clinical delegation and established workflows, using strong interpersonal and communication skills and careful attention to placement logistics.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• One year of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Two years of recent experience in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
• Two or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant or Nurse Assistant in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient placement as directed by the Patient Logistics Manager, Patient Logistics RN, and physician orders.
• Facilitate transfers to the appropriate facility and unit.
• Identify potential barriers to timely patient placement or transfer and bring them to the attention of the Supervisor, ANS/House Supervisor, and/or Leadership.
• Communicate with referring and receiving facility staff to support timely placement at the appropriate level of care and unit.
• Document activities clearly and accurately to support communication with the care team, Transfer Center, hospital emergency departments and units, Leadership, sending and receiving facilities, and other providers.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, physicians, and internal and external care team members to facilitate timely patient placement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED