Rotating Part-Time Patient Placement Coordinator

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and per diem possible

Job summary

UMMC is seeking a Part-Time Patient Placement Coordinator to manage daily placement needs across admissions, observation cases, and pre-admission processes within a multi-department hospital setting at the Main Campus Jackson.

The role requires strong knowledge of registration procedures, medical terminology, and effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, and patients to ensure timely bed assignments and smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and at least 1 year of hospital/healthcare experience.

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 off-service placements, maintaining fair access.
• Provides physicians and other healthcare team members with information regarding delays as needed.
• Coordinates inter-facility transfers in accordance with EMTALA and hospital guidelines.
• Directs patients to correct locations, arranges patient transport, answers calls, and provides clerical support.
• Assists in training new employees and acts as work lead for patient services in the clinic area.
• Provides clear and concise reporting.

Skills

Registration procedures

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

UMMC is seeking a Part-Time Patient Placement Coordinator to manage daily placement needs across admissions, observation cases, and pre-admission processes within a multi-department hospital setting at the Main Campus Jackson.

The role requires strong knowledge of registration procedures, medical terminology, and effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, and patients to ensure timely bed assignments and smooth patient flow.