Coordinator Patient Placement - Patient Logistics

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Patient Placement Coordinator to provide 24/7 coverage for the Patient Logistics Department. You will obtain patient bed reservations, coordinate room assignments, and verify census while collaborating with RN teams to triage transfers.

Registration duties include collecting demographic and insurance information and ensuring data integrity across EHR, Patient Flow Software, and ADT systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years job related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 coverage for the Patient Logistics Department.
• Coordinate patient bed reservations and room assignments to optimize bed utilization.
• Mentor and train new team members.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Patient Flow Software

ADT System

Job description

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Evening
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: 10:30a - 11:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing 24/7 coverage for the Patient Logistics Department. Patient Placement Coordinator (PPC) responsibilities include obtaining patient bed reservations for inpatient and outpatient services, coordinating room assignments to optimize bed utilization, critically thinking to manage appropriate patient flow, working closely with RN Transfer Center Liaison and RN Clinical Liaison to collaborate the complex triage of incoming transfers from other locations, and verifying patient census. Registration responsibilities include completing the appropriate registration for patient services by maintaining encounter integrity, obtaining patient demographic and insurance information, and ensuring entry and data integrity between Electronic Health Record, Patient Flow Software and ADT System.

This position is also responsible for mentoring and training new members of the team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years job related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Call center experience preferred.
• Experience in a medical environment preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.