Patient Placement Coordinator

Health Marketing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Patient Placement Coordinator to manage admissions, transfers, and bed capacity in a pediatric setting, ensuring smooth patient flow, timely admissions, and access to services for families.

The role requires RN licensure and 2–3 years ER experience, plus strong clinical judgment, multitasking, and teamwork. You will coordinate with departments, monitor acuity, collect data, and contribute to process improvements to optimize throughput and patient experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 2–3 years of Emergency Room experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Experience with patient placement and hospital operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transfer requests and bed assignments.
• Coordinate admissions and hospital bed capacity.
• Collaborate with clinical departments and families.
• Participate in process improvements to optimize throughput.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Role Overview

The Patient Placement Coordinator is a frontline role responsible for managing patient admissions, transfers, and hospital bed capacity, ensuring smooth patient flow within a pediatric healthcare setting.

They serve as the primary point of contact for families, providers, and internal teams, communicating effectively to facilitate patient placement and access to services.

The position requires RN licensure with a minimum of 2-3 years of Emergency Room experience, demonstrating strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and knowledge of patient care across all ages.

Key duties include managing transfer requests, collaborating with clinical departments, coordinating bed assignments, and ensuring timely admissions while maintaining high standards of customer service and Family Centered Care.

Responsibilities also involve data collection, prioritization of patient acuity, escalation of capacity issues, and participating in process improvements to optimize patient throughput and hospital operations.

Excellent communication, multitasking, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.