Sr Patient Logistics Coordinator
Sr Patient Logistics Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix Arizona St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.
St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.
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Responsibilities
Important note: This is a PRN position. The day of week time of shift and length of shift will vary.
The Senior Patient Logistics Coordinator (PLC) supports the nursing team in areas of facilitating outbound transfers transportation needs transfer
request call intake and overall transfer process.
Responsible for managing the coordination and pre-processing of all patient admissions and/or internal placement of patient admissions transfers.
Collaborates with Patient Placement Coordinators House Supervisors and Site Leadership across the Division to ensure timely access to care for incoming external patients and interfacility transfers across the Division.
The Sr. PLC functions as a facilitator of throughput by expediting appropriate placement of patients within Dignity Health facilities across the Division.
This position incumbents effective communication and interpersonal skills assist with the process of efficiently and effectively coordinating movement of patients throughout the designated Dignity Health addition to facilitating and managing internal facility throughput; the PLC functions as the liaison for inter-facility transfers for direct admissions
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- At least one (1) year as a staffing coordinator or admitting or patient placement in a hospital or health care related setting.
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology and previous background in a hospital or health care setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of experience/education.
Special Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledgeable in Google Workspace Excel and Invision Cerner Tele Tracking or similar staffing program.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
