Patient Logistics Coordinator
Phoenix, AZJob$23.69–33.47/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Patient Logistics Coordinator facilitates patient placement across CommonSpirit Health facilities, particularly inpatient psychiatric settings. The role coordinates patient movement and transfers under clinical delegation, communicates with care providers and administrators, and supports timely placement at the appropriate facility, unit, and level of care. It also identifies barriers to placement and documents activities to support communication among care teams and facilities.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Patient Logistics Coordinator, you will perform activities delegated by the Patient Logistics RN (PLRN), Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director to facilitate the appropriate placement of patients within our enterprise and specialized facilities.
Every day you will use effective interpersonal skills to explain necessary care, coordinate efficient patient movement throughout designated CommonSpirit Health facilities (especially inpatient psychiatric), and assist in implementing transfer of care plans through communication with care providers and administration.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail in patient placement logistics, and the ability to effectively coordinate patient movement in compliance with established workflows and under clinical delegation.
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Works independently to facilitate the placement of patients as directed by the Patient Logistics Manager, Patient Logistics RN, and physician orders
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Facilitates the transfer of patients to the appropriate facility and unit
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Identifies potential problems and brings them to the attention of the Supervisor, ANS/House Supervisor, and/or Leadership to prevent and/or resolve barriers to timely placement and/or transfer of patients throughout the acute care setting
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Communicates with referring and receiving facility staff to ensure timely placement of patients to the appropriate level of care and unit
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Documents activities clearly and accurately to promote effective communication with members of the care team, including Transfer Center, Hospital EDs, Hospital Units, Leadership, sending and receiving facilities or other providers
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Uses effective communication skills with colleagues, customers, physicians, and care team members, both internal and external to facilitate the timely placement of patients
Job Requirements
Required
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High School GED or High School Graduate,
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One (1) year experience recent experience in an acute care setting, or
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Two (2) years recent experience in a health care setting
Preferred
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Associate Of Arts, or
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Associates Of Science and
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Two (2+) years Medical Assistant or Nurse Assistant working in an acute care hospital setting
Where You'll Work
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$23.69 - $33.47 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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