Patient Logistics Coordinator - Part Time Days/Weekends at Williamson Medical Center – FRANKLIN, Tennessee

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of duties to coordinate the assignment of beds throughout the facility for patients being admitted to the hospital. Facilitates patient admission on-site and from outside the facility. The aim is to balance the access demands of the Emergency department and those of urgent/non-urgent elective work with available beds.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:
Bachelor’s degree required
Knowledge of medical terminology

Workplace Experience:
Basic office experience.

Equipment and Skills Training:
Demonstrates knowledge of patient flow and clinical coordination in an acute care facility. Demonstrates knowledge in the utilization of IT program related to bed management and patient flow. Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Multi-task oriented.
Network Computer System; Fax; Copy Machine, Telephone

Physical Environment:
Interdepartmental

Physical Effort:
Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Prolonged sitting, consistent keyboard and terminal usage.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Responsible for the operational day-to day management of beds throughout the hospital. Monitors patient demand and availability of beds through the electronic bed management system.
2. Prioritizes requests in accordance with department practices and policies. Applies functional knowledge of inpatient hospital units
3. Assigns bed through bed reservation requests utilizing knowledge of patient diagnoses and physician preferences. Provides relevant patient information to admitted unit as outlined in bed reservation.
4. Facilitates patient transfers from outside facilities. Creates bed assignments for accepted patients.
5. Facilitates direct patient admits from physician practices. Creates bed assignments for accepted patients.
6. Identifies and responds to barriers identified as impediments to safe and efficient patient flow. Works in partnership with the Nursing Supervisor to resolve issues and mitigate future barriers.
7. Establishes, develops and maintains working relationships with all stakeholders regarding patient flow.
8. Demonstrates use of quality improvement and LEAN activities in daily operations. Assists in the collection of data when required
9. Attends and or participates in meetings/LEAN teams as directed. Supports process improvement within department.
10. Maintains work area and personal appearance in a way that reflects professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness and safety.
11. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
12. Maintains position specific qualifications.