Patient Logistics Coordinator-AZ

Patient Logistics Coordinator-AZ

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 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

This position is required to be onsite at our 3033 North 3rd Ave location.

As our Patient Logistics Coordinator, you will orchestrate seamless patient movement, optimizing bed utilization, coordinating transfers, and ensuring efficient patient flow. Your role is pivotal in minimizing delays and enhancing operational efficiency.

Every day you will manage and prioritize patient admissions, discharges, and transfers based on medical necessity and bed availability. You will proactively communicate with clinical teams, discharge planners, and external facilities to resolve logistical challenges and ensure a smooth continuum of care.

To be successful in this role, you need strong clinical judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to make rapid, informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

Works independently to facilitate the placement of patients as directed by the Patient Logistics Manager, Patient Logistics RN, and physician orders

Facilitates the transfer of patients to the appropriate facility and unit

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

Communicates with referring and receiving facility staff to ensure timely placement of patients to the appropriate level of care and unit

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

Uses effective communication skills with colleagues, customers, physicians, and care team members, both internal and external to facilitate the timely placement of patients

Required

• High School GED, or
• High School Graduate, and
• One (1) year experience recent experience in an acute care setting,
• Two (2) years recent experience in a health care setting,

Preferred

• Associate Of Arts, upon hire or
• Associates Of Science, and
• Two (2+) years Medical Assistant or Nurse Assistant working in an acute care hospital setting,