Patient Placement Coordinator

Providence•Missoula, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Placement Coordinator (non-RN) has the primary responsibility to coordinate communication for all transfer requests, consult requests, and direct admissions to SPH. They are responsible for centrally reinforcing process by monitoring information systems for timely completion and accurate input and have the authority to request immediate compliance from responsible staff. This position works with the PCS, Patient Care Supervisor, to orchestrate timely placement of all admissions into SPH and serves as the primary contact for direct admission/inter-facility transfer referral requests, consult requests. They work to assure correct patient status, level of care and bed availability based on mutually acceptable ETA. This position supports the Emergency Department operations by assessing the organization's ability to match known resources to volumes in real time. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant, or EMT, or EMT-P

Nice To Haves

2 years experience in hospital or medical business office functions.
2 years experience using Microsoft applications; Outlook, Teams and Excel.
2 years experience using web-based software.
2 years Customer Service experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate communication for all transfer requests, consult requests, and direct admissions to SPH.
Centrally reinforce process by monitoring information systems for timely completion and accurate input.
Request immediate compliance from responsible staff for timely completion and accurate input.
Work with the PCS, Patient Care Supervisor, to orchestrate timely placement of all admissions into SPH.
Serve as the primary contact for direct admission/inter-facility transfer referral requests and consult requests.
Assure correct patient status, level of care, and bed availability based on mutually acceptable ETA.
Support Emergency Department operations by assessing the organization's ability to match known resources to volumes in real time.