Chandler Regional Medical Center·Chandler, Arizona
The Patient Placement Coordinator manages bed assignments across hospital departments to optimize patient flow and maximize bed utilization. They coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure safe and appropriate placement.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Patient Placement Coordinator, you will be responsible for tracking patient placement needs and availability, expertly assigning beds across all hospital departments to optimize patient flow.Every day, you will coordinate bed assignments based on existing policies, collaborating closely with nursing and medical staff.
You will continuously monitor admissions, transfers, and discharges to maximize bed utilization and resolve bottlenecks.
Additionally, you will communicate bed changes to all involved departments and maintain accurate automated systems, leveraging your knowledge of medical terminology to facilitate appropriate preliminary bed assignments for discussion with clinical teams.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to manage real-time data, and effective coordination with diverse clinical teams.
Independently determines safe and appropriate patient bed assignments based on patient admission criteria and documented diagnosis.
Prioritizes bed placement using age specific requirements, diagnosis and condition of patient.
Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines for admissions of patients as well as internal transfer of patients.
Accurately processes admissions, transfer and discharges in the clinical information system.
Monitors patient admissions and makes changes to patient status as appropriate requiring multiple system updating.
Job Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED One (1) year as a Coordinator, Patient Access or Patient Placement in a hospital or healthcare setting
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in patient access or placement within a healthcare setting. Proficiency in medical terminology and the ability to manage real-time clinical data are essential.
Market context
In Arizona, Patient Placement Coordinator roles are typically tied to steady hospital and patient flow needs, especially in larger healthcare systems that manage admissions, transfers, and bed coordination. Competition often centers on candidates who can show healthcare coordination experience, clear communication, and comfort working across clinical and administrative teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to highlight one year of Patient Access or Patient Placement experience and your ability to keep placement decisions organized under pressure.
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