Patient Placement Coordinator
About The Position
Where You’ll Work Hello Humankindness Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona. Exciting News! Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children. You belong here if you are: Committed to social justice. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance. You'll contribute to a culture that champions fairness, dignity, and respect for all. Dedicated to health equity. We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Your skills will help us create a healthier community, one patient at a time. Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care. We value creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges. Seek a collaborative and supportive environment. At Mercy Gilbert, you'll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning. Envision a career with purpose. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community. Your work here isn't just a job; it's a calling. Your skills are valued, your compassion celebrated, and your commitment to a healthier future empowered. Join us and make a lasting impact.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year as a Coordinator, Patient Access or Patient Placement in a hospital or healthcare setting
Responsibilities
- Tracking patient placement needs and availability.
- Expertly assigning beds across all hospital departments to optimize patient flow.
- Coordinating bed assignments based on existing policies.
- Collaborating closely with nursing and medical staff.
- Continuously monitoring admissions, transfers, and discharges to maximize bed utilization and resolve bottlenecks.
- Communicating bed changes to all involved departments.
- Maintaining accurate automated systems.
- Leveraging knowledge of medical terminology to facilitate appropriate preliminary bed assignments for discussion with clinical teams.
- Demonstrating exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong ability to manage real-time data.
- Effective coordination with diverse clinical teams.
- Independently determining safe and appropriate patient bed assignments based on patient admission criteria and documented diagnosis.
- Prioritizing bed placement using age specific requirements, diagnosis and condition of patient.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines for admissions of patients as well as internal transfer of patients.
- Accurately processing admissions, transfer and discharges in the clinical information system.
- Monitoring patient admissions and making changes to patient status as appropriate requiring multiple system updating.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
