PLACEMENT SPECIALIST, TRANSFER CENTER

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Cancer Insurance

Accident Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills develop

Opportunities for growth and advance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a Placement Specialist for the Transfer Center at the Main Campus. The role focuses on coordinating patient placement and bed management to optimize hospital capacity and patient care.

The position involves collaborating with clinical staff, admissions, and administration to ensure smooth patient flow while maintaining safety and satisfaction. Night shift availability and full-time schedule are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment, with familiarity of inpatient admissions and bed management processes required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efficient and timely placement of patients within a hospital setting.
• Ensure optimal utilization of hospital beds while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Work with clinical staff, admissions personnel, and hospital administration to facilitate patient flow and bed assignments.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Proficiency with hospital information

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to work with minimal supervis\

Professional phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Hospital information systems

Bed tracking software

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

DESCRIPTION

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT:

TRANSFER CENTER

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8HR Night Shift, mon - fri 11pm - 7am

Position Summary

The Placement Specialist is responsible for coordinating the efficient and timely placement of patients within a hospital setting. This role ensures optimal utilization of hospital beds while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and satisfaction. The Specialist works closely with clinical staff, admissions personnel, and hospital administration to facilitate patient flow and manage bed assignments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment, with familiarity of inpatient admissions and bed management processes required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with hospital information systems and bed tracking software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of infection control procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Professional phone etiquette.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated space. Sits and walks intermittently throughout the day. Position consists of periods of sitting for long periods of time at a desk with computer and telephone work. Must be able to speak, hear, and see. Must be able to orally communicate both by telephone and in person. Will be required to walk, sit, stand, twist, bend, and lift no more than fifteen (15) lbs.

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