Legacy Health

Patient Transportation Coordinator

Job Location Emanuel Medical Ctr campus
Position Status Regular Full-Time
Requisition ID
25-44314
City
PORTLAND
State/Province
OR
Department
PATIENT DISCHARGE TRANSPORT
Avg Hours Per Week
40
FTE
1.00
Pay Range
USD $25.32/Hr. - USD $36.21/Hr.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Union
Non-union
Work Days
Mon-Fri, no weekends
Shift
Evening
Shift Length
8
Shift Start Time
1030
Shift End Time
1900

Overview

You represent the Legacy mission in all you do. Your strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills inspire your work providing transportation for our patients. In short, you help make life better for others.

Responsibilities

The Patient Transportation Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and coordinating non-emergent medical transportation requests for patients leaving the hospital and reviewing and coordinating acute patient transport within the hospital system. You will work 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 $25.32 - USD $36.21 /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

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