**Overview** Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. **Responsibilities** A day in the life of a Patient Placement Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: + Collaborates with Capacity Manager(s), nursing supervisors/Directors, infection control staff, ED leadership, EVS & Transport leadership to ensure efficient execution of patient placement decisions to ensure patient safety. + Maintains ongoing communication with Capacity Managers & aforementioned staff to maintain continual patient flow and ensure essential personnel are informed + Utilizes appropriate tools and technology to monitor and promote continuous patient movement. + Ensures accurate admission, discharge, and transfer data and all patient flow measures and statistics as defined by Capacity Management team + Demonstrates expertise in working with required computer applications, phone systems and patient tracking tools + Interacts with all required stakeholders (nursing, physicians, EVS, transport, leaders and team members, etc) utilizing appropriate communication skills and tools. Performs daily work tasks maintaining extraordinary Customer Service at all times + Other duties and/or projects as assigned + Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior **Qualifications** + High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs required + Knowledge and experience with computers, OS usage, Outlook, Word, Excel and basic keyboarding skills required + Minimum of 2 years in a medical/acute hospital setting required If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! **Job ID** _2024-158413_ **Department** _Capacity Management_ **Site** _JFK Medical Center_ **Job Location** _US-NJ-Edison_ **Position Type** _Full Time with Benefits_ **Standard Hours Per Week** _36_ **Shift** _Day_ **Shift Hours** _7a.m. - 7p.m._ **Weekend Work** _Every Third Weekend_ **On Call Work** _No On-Call Required_ **Holiday Work** _Three of 6_