Director Patient Logistics - Patient Logistics

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Taryn Blydenburgh at [email protected]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for the leadership, organizational, and quality outcomes of the Patient Logistics department to include, health system patient placement and the PSHMC Transfer Center, ensuring that all team members work together for patient placement and registration to occur in a timely fashion as well as support communications between providers and patients. Lead the capacity throughput initiative working with health system physicians, administrative, nursing and other leadership team members as well as health system and affiliate partners, to consistently meet or exceed industry standards for hospital patient logistics indicators and customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or related field required.
  • Seven (7) years of related experience required.
  • Five (5) years of management experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Experience engaging with system-level leadership within an academic or integrated health system. 
  • Proven track record leading highly engaged teams.
  • Experience with Epic Grand Central patient placement and logistics platform.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system. 

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth. 

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

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