What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Placement Coordinator - Capacity Management - P/T with Benefits Day position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Patient Placement Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Collaborates with Capacity Manager(s), nursing supervisors/Directors, infection control staff, ED leadership, EVS & Transport leadership to ensure efficient execution of patient placement decisions to ensure patient safety.
- Maintains ongoing communication with Capacity Managers & aforementioned staff to maintain continual patient flow and ensure essential personnel are informed
- Utilizes appropriate tools and technology to monitor and promote continuous patient movement.
- Ensures accurate admission, discharge, and transfer data and all patient flow measures and statistics as defined by Capacity Management team
- Demonstrates expertise in working with required computer applications, phone systems and patient tracking tools
- Interacts with all required stakeholders (nursing, physicians, EVS, transport, leaders and team members, etc) utilizing appropriate communication skills and tools. Performs daily work tasks maintaining extraordinary Customer Service at all times
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned
- Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualifications
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs required
- Knowledge and experience with computers, OS usage, Outlook, Word, Excel and basic keyboarding skills required
- Minimum of 2 years in a medical/acute hospital setting required
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.
