Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

Essential Job Responsibilities/Expectations

Summary:  The Patient Logistics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely patient assignment and transportation based on needed service(s), level of care and equipment.

1.    Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
2.    Responsible for coordination of transportation of patients, including alternative modes as needed.
a)    Completes daily checks for pre-scheduled trips to confirm appointment and pick up times.
b)    Coordinate ambulance transfers from the McLeod Health hospitals to other facilities and post-acute care providers.
c)    Monitors projected discharges and transfers per unit daily.
d)    Utilizes appropriate resources for transport, i.e., Heart Reach, air medical, contracted providers.
3.    Responsible for the placement of inpatient/observation patients, following the review of admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) orders and bed requests, in conjunction with physician documentation.
4.    Works with Transfer Coordinator to manage patient admissions, transfers and placement within the capacity and capabilities of each facility / unit.
a)    Utilizes his/her knowledge and expertise to facilitate safe and efficient patient throughput focusing on placing the right patient in the right bed at the right time.
5.    Coordinate and strategize the complex placement of incoming admissions, inter-hospital transfers, and post-operative patients in accordance with hospital policies, using EPIC Bed Planning software.  
6.    All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Qualifications /Training:
•    Recommended 1 year healthcare experience or training

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
•    Minimal Education:  Diploma