Patient Placement & Throughput Coordinator

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Phoenix is seeking a Part-Time Patient Placement Coordinator responsible for coordinating admissions and transfers, and partnering with nursing and clinical operations to ensure patient access and throughput.

You will triage information, coordinate bed placement, communicate with ED and referring facilities, and support a positive patient and family experience, with a focus on high-quality, timely care.

Responsibilities

• Manages requests for all transfers and direct admissions, facilitates provider communication.
• Collects intake data from ED, physician offices, Phoenix Children's clinics and referring facilities.
• Coordinates all MD to MD acceptance calls; documents outcomes with focus on quality and customer service.
• Collaborates with Patient Placement Representative to determine patient benefits/eligibility.
• Manages ED referral calls (non-EMS) and communicates incoming referrals to ED.
• Triages and prioritizes patient information and acuity to aid patient flow across facilities.
• Reviews and plans for all scheduled admissions daily with admitting, EVS, and case management teams.
• Acts as a role model for Family Centered Care and Customer Service, ensuring timely communication.

Job description

Phoenix Children's in Phoenix is seeking a Part-Time Patient Placement Coordinator responsible for coordinating admissions and transfers, and partnering with nursing and clinical operations to ensure patient access and throughput.

You will triage information, coordinate bed placement, communicate with ED and referring facilities, and support a positive patient and family experience, with a focus on high-quality, timely care.