Patient Flow Coordinator
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About the job
Building Location
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department
2005380 MGMT SUPPORT - SMMC HOSP
Job Description
This position coordinates all aspects of patient flow throughout the East Market. Coordinates activities between defined areas and provides clinical leadership and expertise to ensure proper patient placement. Facilitates an atmosphere of collegial relationships among nursing personnel and others. Has major responsibility for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services within their defined areas of responsibility.
Education Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates all patient placement activity
- Receives requests for information on medical conditions, medications and diagnostic tests
- Will assist with the coordination of patient transfers from referring facilities calling in to the Essentia Health STAT doc line
Educational Requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in health care, nursing, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of healthcare experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of medical terminology
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
FTE
0.8
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline
Compensation Range
-
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 60.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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