Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Patient Placement Coordinator - Capacity Management - F/T with Benefits Day in Edison, New Jersey
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 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
Qualifications
High School Graduate
Knowledge and experience with computers, OS usage, Outlook, Word, Excel and basic keyboarding skills
Minimum of 1 year in a medical/acute hospital setting. Patient Placement experience preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-146022
Department Capacity Management
Site JFK Medical Center
Job Location US-NJ-Edison
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 36
Shift Day
Shift Hours 7a.m. - 7p.m.
Weekend Work Every Third Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work Three of 6