Patient Logistics Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

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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 within CommonSpirit Health facilities and specialized facilities. The role coordinates patient movement, particularly for inpatient psychiatric care, and supports transfer-of-care plans through communication with care providers and administration. The coordinator works independently as directed by the Patient Logistics Manager, Patient Logistics RN, and physician orders, while following established workflows and clinical delegation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Two years of recent experience in a health care setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail in patient placement logistics.
• Ability to coordinate patient movement in compliance with established workflows and under clinical delegation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate placement of patients as directed by the Patient Logistics Manager, Patient Logistics RN, and physician orders.
• Coordinate transfer of patients to the appropriate facility and unit.
• Identify potential barriers to timely patient placement or transfer and raise them with the Supervisor, ANS/House Supervisor, and/or Leadership to help prevent or resolve problems.
• 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 among the care team, Transfer Center, hospital emergency departments and units, leadership, sending and receiving facilities, and other providers.
• Use effective communication 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