Hackensack Meridian Health

Patient Placement Coordinator - Capacity Management - Per Diem Day

Job ID
2025-161315
Department
Capacity Management
Site
JFK Medical Center
Job Location
US-NJ-Edison
Position Type
Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week
1
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
7a.m. - 7p.m.
Weekend Work
Weekends as Needed
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
Two of 6

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!

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $20.32 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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