<p>Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.75 | Part Time | 30 hours per week | Variable Schedule Days</p> <p>Starting Wage:$21.86-$30.07 per hour, depending on experience</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under the direction of the Transfer/Admit Center Nurse, the Patient Placement Specialist coordinates the assignment of patient admissions. This Patient Placement Specialist performs initial admission screening using approved clinical guidelines to ensure patient admissions and bed assignments are consistent with current policies and procedures. Also works in collaboration with multiple departments within the hospital, participates in bed management meetings with hospital staff, identifies and communicates bed utilization issues, and identifies and reports barriers to patient transfers and admissions efficiency.As a Patient Placement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:Attend daily meetings to assess staffing, discharges and admissions to the facility.Identify available beds and nursing unit acuities to expedite appropriate patient placement which includes coordinating assignment of patient beds within the hospital. using knowledge and appropriate utilization of unit admission criteria.Work with physicians and/or staff to prioritize admissions, intra-hospital transfers, and inter-hospital transfers.Ensure appropriate coordination of room turnover in collaboration with Central Transport (CTD) and Environmental Services dispatch staff and supervisors.Establish prioritization of workload with resources available, including use of multi-line phone and passing along information appropriately.Identify trends related to bed utilization, transfer and movement through facility and report barriers to patient throughput to management.Prepare statistical reports related to bed utilization and transfers and assist management in collecting data for quality improvement activities related to function.</p> <p>Qualifications and Requirements</p> <p>EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent is required Associate's degree is preferred.ExperienceMinimum of 3 years of progressively responsible administrative or patient care experience in a clinical or acute care setting is requiredKnowledge of medical terminology is requiredCertificationsCNA: Certified Nursing Assistant certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing is preferred.</p> <p>What We Offer</p> <p>Competitive starting wageComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellnessExcellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contributionGenerous Earned Time OffTuition reimbursement after one year of service</p> <p>About Asante and Southern Oregon</p> <p>Asante is a local, community-owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante, your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors, and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live, and how you connect.At Asante, we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - TeamworkAsante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.</p>