Patient Logistics Specialist I - Center for Patient Flow - PM (710)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a full-time PM shift Transfer Coordinator to manage patient transfers between facilities. You will collect clinical information, match patient needs to bed availability, and facilitate timely acceptance while ensuring EMTALA compliance.

Using electronic systems, you will provide professional, responsive service through the transfer call center. A high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external patient transfers for hospitals by collecting clinical information and matching patient needs to facility capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with EMTALA and regulatory protocols; facilitate timely bed assignment and acceptance.
• Use electronic systems to provide professional, responsive service through the transfer call center.

Skills

Transfer coordination

Healthcare experience

EMTALA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $18.35 - $29.80 / hour

Shifts: full-time PM

Schedules: 7 p.m.-7 a.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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.