Patient Transportation Coordinator_

Portland

**Description**

**Patient Transportation Coordinator at Providence Office Park Portland (On Call and Variable Shift)**

The Patient Transportation Coordinator coordinates the movement of patients within and outside of the hospital. The Patient Transportation Coordinator has the primary responsibility of reviewing and coordinating non-emergent medical transportation requests for patients leaving the hospital and reviewing and coordinating patient transport within the hospital. Chart review and/or calls to clarify transportation needs will be performed to assure appropriate modes and timing of transport. The Patient Transportation Coordinator collaborates with the transfer center, bed control, care management, environmental services, nurses and others to define, reduce and eliminate barriers within the system which may impede patient flow. The Patient Transportation Coordinator works diligently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, provides superior communication , customer service and service recover, utilizes good judgment and independent thinking that meets or exceeds the expectations of nurses , patients, visitors, and multidisciplinary staff members. The Patient Transportation Coordinator has responsibility for excellent communication (written and verbal/non-verbal) and the coordination of transportation in an interdisciplinary professional manner.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Associate's Degree or 2 years in an acute care transport lead position or 2 years in acute care resource coordinator position.

+ 2 years Hospital Healthcare experience.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field.

+ Transport Lead.

+ Resource Coordinator.

**Why Join Providence?**

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

**About Providence**

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

**About the Team**

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

**Requsition ID:** 284026

**Company:** Providence Jobs

**Job Category:** Technical Services

**Job Function:** Clinical Care

**Job Schedule:** Per-Diem

**Job Shift:** Variable

**Career Track:** Technical/Skilled Support

**Department:** 5016 RS SHARED PLC

**Address:** OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St

**Work Location:** Providence Office Park Portland Bldg 1-Portland

**Pay Range:** $19.02 - $29.06

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits