Patient Logistics Coordinator

Patient Logistics Coordinator –
UT Health East Texas

Overview

Join our team as a rotating shift, full‑time Patient Logistics Coordinator in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive:
  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People‑First:
  We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:
  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling/admission/transfer of all patient admissions from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices to effectively balance the impact to clinical and operational areas and facilitate effectual throughput.
• Coordinate all components related to the initial admission, transfer, or consultation of critical and non‑critical patients into the accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, and physician offices with some guidance.
• Manage and dispatch tasks for patient transport and Environmental Services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Must be proficient in EMTALA.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care