Staffing Placement Liaison

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's BUMC Tucson seeks a Staffing Placement Liaison to coordinate staff coverage and support the Clinical Care Operations department. You will manage data across multiple software systems, act as a central command center, and communicate with Nursing leadership to ensure safe utilization of resources.

The role emphasizes handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with weekend/holiday rotation and shift differentials. Prior hospital experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the hospital 'Command Center' for patient placement and staffing needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Proficiency with office software

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Data entry

Job description

## Staffing Placement LiaisonApply: BUMC Tucson (1625 N Campbell Ave): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R4455835**Primary City/State:**Tucson, Arizona**Department Name:**Clinical Care Operations**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Administrative Services**Additional Job Description**Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. As a **Placement Liaison**, you will play a vital role in coordinating staff coverage throughout the assigned hospital to ensure a high level of patient care. In addition, you will provide administrative support for the entire Clinical Care Operations department. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple tasks, and working within a variety of software programs. We are nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is Southern Arizona's only Level I Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. We look forward to nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community and providing our patients with outstanding care and an unparalleled patient experience. **Main Location:** 1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson Arizona **This is a Full -Time Day Shift position working 7:00AM -7:30PM 2 12-hour shifts per week. Weekend and Holiday rotation is required in this role.** Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for facility-wide patient and/or staff placement operations. Serves as a liaison between both internal and external customers. Manages data as related to operations. Performs Utilization Management functions as required by facility CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Acts as the “Command Center” for Hospital. Coordinates with internal personnel and external agencies to address continual demand for patient placement and/or staffing requirements and maintains list of anticipated needs and projected resources. 2. Enters, maintains, and archives data in computer files for departments as required using multiple software platforms. 3. Identifies, resolves and communicates real and potential problems and information to appropriate Nursing leadership. Prioritizes safe utilization of resources. 4. Creates and distributes individualized ad-hoc reports upon management request. 5. Facility based position with hospital-wide impact on patient throughput. Efficiently balances requests with available resources under tight deadlines and conflicting priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. The position also requires skills and abilities typically gained with 1 year of experience in a healthcare office setting, previous experience in patient services or admitting would be very helpful. Must have medical terminology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and critical thinking skills. Must have the ability to work under tight time constraints and meet deadlines while working on a variety of projects. Must be proficient with commonly used office software and equipment. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate Degree preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.