Patient Placement Coordinator

Palomar Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a Patient Placement Coordinator to manage in-patient transfer requests and bed assignments across hospital units. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to place patients in the most appropriate setting using the electronic bed board.

The role requires familiarity with medical terminology and office software (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint). English proficiency is essential, and the position aligns with Palomar Health’s mission and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology course within one year of hire.
• Preferred experience in patient placement or related medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Process patient placement requests for in-patient transfers and admissions.
• Coordinate with physicians and nursing units to determine best bed placement.
• Review admissions for appropriateness with clinical criteria and placement status.
• Monitor performance metrics for patient placement and throughput.
• Comply with Palomar Health policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health is seeking a Patient Placement Coordinator to manage in-patient transfer requests and bed assignments across hospital units. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to place patients in the most appropriate setting using the electronic bed board.

The role requires familiarity with medical terminology and office software (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint). English proficiency is essential, and the position aligns with Palomar Health’s mission and standards.