What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Logistics Coordinator position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Patient Logistics Coordinator in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the scheduling/admission/transfer of all patient admissions from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices to effectively balance the impact to clinical and operational areas and facilitate effectual throughput.
- Coordinates all components related to the initial admission, transfer, or consultation of critical and non-critical patients into the accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, and physician offices with some guidance.
- Manages and dispatches tasks for patient transport and Environmental Services.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
- 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
- Must be proficient in EMTALA.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.