Patient Placement Rep

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

Job Description:

• Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.


• Pay range: $23.00 - $31.58

Responsible for processing patient placement requests for all in-patient transfers and all points of entry into the hospitals, e.g., Emergency Department, Physician’s Offices, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), etc. Receive requests for incoming patients and works with the accepting physician and nursing unit staff to identify the best available placement of the patients utilizing the electronic bed board. Obtain all information pertinent to assessing placement capability at a Palomar Health facility. In collaboration with Patient Financial Services and Clinical Resource Management, reviews incoming admission for appropriateness, utilizing documented criteria to determine whether patient meets requirement for in-patient or observation status. Work with the Patient Placement Supervisor if complications arise and leverage their expertise in clinically complex situations. Responsible for monitoring and meeting established performance metrics for patient placement and throughput. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience


• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course from an accredited program within one year of hire


• Preferred Experience: 3 months patient placement experience and related medical terminology


• Preferred Experience: 1 year related patient placement experience


• Required Certification: Not Applicable


• Preferred Certification: Not Applicable


• Required License: Not Applicable


• Preferred License: Not Applicable

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