About the role
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