Sr Patient Logistics Coordinator

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

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Important note: This is a PRN position. The day of week, time of shift, and length of shift will vary.

The Senior Patient Logistics Coordinator (PLC) supports the nursing team in areas of facilitating outbound transfers, transportation needs, transfer

request call intake and overall transfer process.

Responsible for managing the coordination and pre-processing of all patient admissions and/or internal placement of patient admissions, transfers.

Collaborates with Patient Placement Coordinators, House Supervisors and Site Leadership across the Division to ensure timely access to care for incoming external patients and interfacility transfers across the Division.

The Sr. PLC functions as a facilitator of throughput by expediting appropriate placement of patients within Dignity Health facilities across the Division.

This position incumbent's effective communication and interpersonal skills assist with the process of efficiently and effectively coordinating movement of patients throughout the designated Dignity Health facilities. In addition to facilitating and managing internal facility throughput; the PLC functions as the liaison for inter-facility transfers for direct admissions

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one (1) year as a staffing coordinator or admitting or patient placement in a hospital or health care related setting.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology, and previous background in a hospital or health care setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of experience/education.

Special Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Google Workspace, Excel and Invision, Cerner Tele Tracking or similar staffing program.