Patient Transport Flow Coordinator (Evenings)

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. in Tupelo, MS, is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage patient transport operations in the on-site dispatch center.

The role focuses on coordinating requests, deploying ambassadors, and using an electronic tracking system to monitor patient flow and transport needs. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and experience with lean processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coordinating patient transport and scheduling wheelchair van services.
• Ability to maintain accurate transportation documentation and tracking.
• Familiarity with lean practices to reduce waste in staffing and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls and relay transport information to the right personnel.
• Prioritize transport requests to support discharges, appointments and inter-facility moves.
• Schedule wheelchair van transport and monitor patient flow in the tracking system.
• Document all transport requests and maintain inventory in dispatch area.
• Coordinate with ambassadors to ensure timely and efficient transport services.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Communication skills

Lean processes

Patient flow

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic tracking system

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. in Tupelo, MS, is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage patient transport operations in the on-site dispatch center.

The role focuses on coordinating requests, deploying ambassadors, and using an electronic tracking system to monitor patient flow and transport needs. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and experience with lean processes.