Central Logistics Paramedic — Bed & Patient Flow Champion

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Communications Logistics Specialist to join the Central Logistics Center in Georgia. You will coordinate bed assignments for surgical, ER, and transfer patients, ensuring the right patient is placed on the right floor and facility.

Strong computer, phone, and customer service skills are essential. The role requires evaluating schedules, direct admits, and transfers, while maintaining accurate patient location data and adhering to EMTALA guidelines to ensure

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
• Ability to use hospital information systems and bed management tools.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient placement information related to bed assignments.
• Evaluate procedure and surgical schedules for bed availability and communicate to units.
• Assess ER admission requests for proper placement details.
• Coordinate direct admits and transfers with physicians' offices and units.
• Notify and consult with care teams to ensure correct bed placement and patient flow.
• Maintain accurate centralized information for patient placement and bed status.

Skills

Computer skills

Telephone

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Communications Logistics Specialist to join the Central Logistics Center in Georgia. You will coordinate bed assignments for surgical, ER, and transfer patients, ensuring the right patient is placed on the right floor and facility.

Strong computer, phone, and customer service skills are essential. The role requires evaluating schedules, direct admits, and transfers, while maintaining accurate patient location data and adhering to EMTALA guidelines to ensure