University Of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson , MS 39201
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Job Requisition ID:
R00012110
Job Category:
Clerical and Customer Service
Organization:
Patient Transfer & Flow
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Patient Placement Coordinator-Patient Transfer and Flow
Job Summary:
To coordinate the daily patient placement needs for all admissions/observations from all access points inclusive of physician's offices, day surgery, emergency department, radiology, labor and delivery, other hospitals, admissions and completes related duties to patient placement and the pre-admission process.
Education & Experience
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of related experience
Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation. Knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures and documentation. Knowledge of PA, knowledge of medical terminology patient care charts and histories. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Coordinates patient placement with nursing according to departmental guidelines. Reviews bed availability status daily and notifies appropriate personnel when planned admissions exceed bed availability.
Facilitates review of patient assignments/discharges in avoidance of placing patients off service unless necessary, and maintaining fair distribution of patient access.
Provides physicians and other healthcare team members information regarding delays as needed.
Coordinates inter-facility transfers in compliance with EMTALA and hospital guidelines. This includes the emergency departments and other areas of entry.
Facilitates patient and information flow by directing patients to correct locations, arranging patient transport, answering incoming telephone calls, and providing clerical support.
Collaborates in the training of new employees; serves as the work lead for the patient services area of clinic as directed. Provides clear and concise reporting.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
47.5
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
04/10/2024
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
University Of Mississippi Medical Center