Patient Placement & Admissions Specialist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking a Patient Placement Coordinator to manage admissions by taking calls from physicians, collecting demographic data, and communicating room assignments to physician offices. The role ensures timely bed placement and keeps patient records up to date.

Facilitates transfers, monitors census, coordinates with Environmental Services to prioritize room cleaning, and provides courteous service to patients, families, and referring facilities.

Qualifications

• Timely input of patient admissions information into tracking system.
• Ability to coordinate bed assignments and communicate room availability.

Responsibilities

• Calls for admissions are answered timely. Maintains accurate records of information obtained and recorded for patient admissions. Timely input of information into tracking system. Orders are printed to correct location and receipt verified for new admissions.
• Follows the established policies to make patient assignments. Coordinates the movement of patients to assist with bed availability. Prioritizes the cleaning needs of patient rooms.
• Accurate and timely computer functions carried out for new admissions and transfers. Must demonstrate knowledge of patient accommodation codes as relates to computer entry.
• Calls are answered and processed timely. Maintains a log of all calls received. Keep current on-call list posted daily. Contact on-call physician timely with appropriate information provided.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking a Patient Placement Coordinator to manage admissions by taking calls from physicians, collecting demographic data, and communicating room assignments to physician offices. The role ensures timely bed placement and keeps patient records up to date.

Facilitates transfers, monitors census, coordinates with Environmental Services to prioritize room cleaning, and provides courteous service to patients, families, and referring facilities.