Patient Transportation Coor
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Legacy Health
Portland, OR, US
Summary
The coordinator is responsible for managing non-emergent medical transportation requests for hospital discharges and internal patient transfers. They work with stakeholders to streamline logistics and improve operational efficiency within the department.
Job Description
Overview
At Legacy, our mission comes to life through people like you. Your strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills help ensure our patients receive reliable, compassionate transportation when they need it most. Every day, you help make life better for others. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply for the Patient Transportation Coordinator role.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for reviewing and coordinating non-emergent medical transportation requests for patients leaving the hospital as well as acute patient transport within the hospital system.
- Works closely with various stakeholders (internal and external) to coordinate transportation logistics and prioritize patient needs.
- Operating within our 24/7 lean department, you will be an integral part of our continuous improvement efforts, identifying opportunities to streamline transportation processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Your proactive approach to problem-solving and your commitment to excellence will contribute to our overarching goal of delivering exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, business, behavioral health, social services or a related field preferred.
Experience:
- Two years of healthcare work environment experience required.
Skills:
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of community resources and the social service delivery system
- Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders
- Ability to foster communication and build relationships among the treatment team
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literate and ability to utilize Microsoft programs and Electronic Medical Records System (Epic)
- Data management
- Initiate coordination
- Investigate and create new transportation pathways.
Pay Range
USD $25.83 - USD $36.93 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley.
That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve.
But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to create a legacy that truly lives on.
We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.
Follow Legacy Health on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OurLegacyHealth
Join the Legacy Health Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/legacyhealth/
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
(Photo is of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Vancouver, WA)
Founded
1989
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley.
That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve.
But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to create a legacy that truly lives on.
We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.
Follow Legacy Health on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OurLegacyHealth
Join the Legacy Health Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/legacyhealth/
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
(Photo is of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Vancouver, WA)
Founded
1989
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Portland, OR