Patient Placement Coordinator

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

2d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Placement Coordinator works closely with Admitting, the Emergency Department (ED), and inpatient nursing leadership to maintain hospital access and assign patients to clinically appropriate beds. The Patient Placement Coordinator plays an active role in managing patient flow. In this capacity, the coordinator manages phone calls related to patient placement and flow and utilizes hospital computer systems to support patient throughput across the organization. The role collaborates with patients, families, and staff from all admission sources and uses web-based tools to facilitate capacity management and communication among patient placement teams and nursing units. The Patient Placement Coordinator maintains in-depth knowledge of state-mandated rules and regulations. Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask are essential to ensure accurate and timely patient placement. Responsibilities also include running daily reports to support operational planning and reconciling multiple systems to confirm accurate placement data. Additionally, the coordinator provides support to the Patient Care Services Scheduling Coordinator as required and will function in this role on off shifts, holidays, and weekends. The Patient Placement Coordinator works in collaboration with patients, families and staff from all sources of patient admissions. This person uses web-based tools to facilitate capacity throughput and communication among colleagues in patient placement and other nursing units. Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the state mandated rules and regulations governing the preparation of death certificates. Attention to detail, and multi-tasking is essential in order to consistently and appropriately place patients. Runs daily reports for planning of various job functions. Reconciles multiple systems to confirm accurate patient placement. Will also function as support and will assist the Patient Care Services Scheduling Coordinator as needed and will function in this role when needed.

Requirements

Medical Terminology required
High School Diploma/GED required
Associates degree in a related field required or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Previous work in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
Previous experience with hospital staffing preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain hospital access and assign patients to clinically appropriate beds.
Manage patient flow.
Manage phone calls related to patient placement and flow.
Utilize hospital computer systems to support patient throughput.
Collaborate with patients, families, and staff from all admission sources.
Use web-based tools to facilitate capacity management and communication.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of state-mandated rules and regulations.
Run daily reports to support operational planning.
Reconcile multiple systems to confirm accurate placement data.
Provide support to the Patient Care Services Scheduling Coordinator as required.
Function in the Patient Care Services Scheduling Coordinator role on off shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the state mandated rules and regulations governing the preparation of death certificates.
Run daily reports for planning of various job functions.
Reconcile multiple systems to confirm accurate patient placement.
Assist the Patient Care Services Scheduling Coordinator as needed.
Function in the Patient Care Services Scheduling Coordinator role when needed.