Patient Logistics Specialist I - Center for Patient Flow - AM (721)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program eligibility

Plus more

Zusammenfassung

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Patient Transfer Coordinator to coordinate internal and external patient transfers, matching needs to facility capabilities and ensuring timely acceptance.

You will maintain accurate data, follow EMTALA and regulatory protocols, and use electronic systems to deliver professional, responsive service through the transfer call center, supporting efficient patient flow and bed assignment.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate internal and external patient transfers, matching patient needs to facility capabilities and facilitating timely acceptance.

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

Pay range: $18.35 - $29.80 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Coordinates internal and external patient transfers for UAB hospitals by collecting clinical information, matching patient needs to facility capabilities and facilitating timely acceptance. Collaborates with departments and referring providers to ensure efficient patient flow and appropriate bed assignment. Maintains accurate data, follows clinical and regulatory protocols (including EMTALA), and ensures compliance with quality and communication standards. Uses electronic systems competently and provides professional, responsive service through the transfer call center.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.