Transfer Coordinator/Patient Flow Center - Care Coordination Center

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transfer Coordinator at McLeod Health coordinates patient transfer requests into and out of the system, prioritizing placement and capacity optimization. This role requires nursing experience in acute care and strong coordination with multiple teams to ensure timely, safe patient movement.

Responsibilities include gathering demographic, insurance and clinical data, serving as liaison between referring hospitals and physicians, and ensuring compliant hand-offs and dispatch services to move

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of EMTALA and healthcare compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfer requests from providers and facilities.
• Gather patient demographics, insurance and clinical data to initiate transfers.
• Ensure documentation supports admission demand and appropriate patient placement.
• Liaise between referring hospitals and physicians regarding patient transfers.
• Coordinate clinical hand-offs and dispatch to move patients safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Written and verbal communication

EMTALA knowledge

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Windows-based computer systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial point of contact from external and internal providers and obtains the necessary information to initiate patient transfers into (or out of) the McLeod Health System based on patient need.
• Receives transfer request from physicians, mid-level providers or representatives from internal and external facilities. Information gathered includes demographic, insurance and clinical data.
• Ensures accurate documentation of future admission demand for the hospital while working with flow team to ensure acceptance of the right patients at the right time.
• Acts as a liaison between referring hospitals and physicians on issues pertaining to placing patients.
• Ensure patients are safely moved in and out of hospital by coordinating clinical hand off and dispatch service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

The Transfer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and prioritizing patient transfer requests into and out of the McLeod Health System, optimizing patient placement and organizational capacity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing
• Advanced knowledge of Windows based computer systems
• Written and verbal communication skills with persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of EMTALA and other compliance regulations

Requirements

Degrees

Associates Degree

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.