Patient Placement Assistant
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
General Summary -
This position is responsible for the assignment of patients' beds
to facilitate moving patients who require a hospital stay to the
floor from other departments such as the Emergency Department,
PACU, etc. This position will also assign patient beds for those
patients moving from one nursing unit to another. The Patient
Placement Assistant will follow physician orders in determining the
appropriate unit/bed for the patient, in addition to adherence to
the Bed Planning policy. Employees will collaborate with unit
clerks, nurses, nursing supervision and the Transfer Coordinator RN
as needed to ensure appropriate and timely placement of patients
being admitted to all MyMichigan Health medical centers.
Essential Job Functions -
Other Job Responsibilities -
Performs tasks on computer. Records daily and monthly stats.
Answers phone calls from multitude of people/organizations using
exemplary customer service skills
Educates staff/physicians on placement process, as needed.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees
need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee
may be required to participate in further learning opportunities
offered by MyMichigan Health.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills -
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
One year minimum acute care experience required.
Computer knowledge required.
Ability to communicate successfully with physicians, patients,
family and staff required.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize required.
Excellent customer service skills required.
Has experience with medical terminology either from working in a
clinical setting or previous medical terminology course
completion.
Physicial/Mental Working SItuations -
Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally
(0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Patient Placement Assistant, Other , Midland, Michigan
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