Patient Placement Coordinator - Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Patient Placement Coordinator to manage daily placement for admissions and observation across access points, ensuring efficient flow and accurate pre-admission processing.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with at least one year in a hospital setting, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate transfers and bed assignments with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of hospital/healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of patient registration procedures.
• Familiar with medical insurance claims procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient placement with nursing staff according to departmental guidelines.
• Reviews bed availability daily and notifies when planned admissions exceed bed capacity.
• Facilitates review of patient assignments and discharges to avoid off-service placements.
• Provides physicians and other healthcare team members with delays as needed.
• Coordinates inter-facility transfers per EMTALA and hospital guidelines.
• Directs patients to correct locations, arranges patient transport, answers calls, and provides clerical support.
• Collaborates in training of new employees and serves as work lead for patient services.
• Provides clear and concise reporting.

Skills

Patient registration

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Patient Placement Coordinator - Full-Time - Logo### Patient Placement Coordinator - Full-TimeApply: Jackson, MS: Full time: Posted Today: R00055286Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00055286## Job Category:Clerical and Customer Service## Organization:Capacity Command Staff## Location/s:Main Campus Jackson## Job Title:Patient Placement Coordinator - Full-Time## Job Summary:To coordinate the daily patient placement needs for all admissions and observation cases from all access points, including physicians’ offices, day surgery, the emergency department, radiology, labor and delivery, and other hospitals, and to complete related duties associated with patient placement and the pre-admission process.## Education & Experience**Education and Experience Required:**High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.**Certifications, Licenses or Registration required:**N/A## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**Knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation; knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures and documentation; knowledge of physician orders (PO), medical terminology, patient care charts, and medical histories; skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications; skill in preparing and maintaining patient records; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills. **Responsibilities*** Coordinates patient placement with nursing staff according to departmental guidelines.* Reviews bed availability daily and notifies appropriate personnel when planned admissions exceed bed capacity.* Facilitates review of patient assignments and discharges to avoid placing patients off service unless necessary, while maintaining fair distribution of patient access.* Provides physicians and other healthcare team members with information regarding delays as needed.* Coordinates inter-facility transfers in compliance with EMTALA and hospital guidelines, including transfers from emergency departments and other points of entry.* Facilitates patient and information flow by directing patients to correct locations, arranging patient transport, answering incoming telephone calls, and providing clerical support.* Collaborates in the training of new employees and serves as the work lead for the patient services area of the clinic as directed.* Provides clear and concise reporting.* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.**Physical and Environmental Demands** Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## Time Type:Full time## FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:No## Pay Class:Hourly## FTE %:100## Work Shift:Rotating## Benefits Eligibility:## Grant Funded:No## Job Posting Date:11/12/2026## Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):