Patient Placement Coordinator

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Placement Coordinator you will be responsible for tracking patient placement needs and availability expertly assigning beds across all hospital departments to optimize patient flow.

Every day you will coordinate bed assignments based on existing policies collaborating closely with nursing and medical staff. You will continuously monitor admissions transfers and discharges to maximize bed utilization and resolve bottlenecks. Additionally you will communicate bed changes to all involved departments and maintain accurate automated systems leveraging your knowledge of medical terminology to facilitate appropriate preliminary bed assignments for discussion with clinical teams.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills a strong ability to manage real-time data and effective coordination with diverse clinical teams.

• Independently determines safe and appropriate patient bed assignments based on patient admission criteria and documented diagnosis.
• Prioritizes bed placement using age specific requirements diagnosis and condition of patient.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines for admissions of patients as well as internal transfer of patients.
• Accurately processes admissions transfer and discharges in the clinical information system.
• Monitors patient admissions and makes changes to patient status as appropriate requiring multiple system updating.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year as a Coordinator Patient Access or Patient Placement in a hospital or healthcare setting

Where Youll Work

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Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference guided by Dignity Healths profound values: Dignity Justice Stewardship Collaboration and Quality. Here patient-first care isnt just a motto its our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety because our patients and you deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means youll be joining a stable growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. Were passionate about your professional growth offering extensive training comprehensive resources and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If youre a dedicated compassionate professional eager for a dynamic patient-centered career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies and you thrive in a truly supportive environment we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

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