Patient Placement Center-23787-20261006-182628 (003)

Specialist-Patient Placement Center

Job Code
23787

FLSA Status Job Family

Job Summary

Supports the coordination and facilitation of patient transfers and placement across the Baptist Health
System. This position serves as an initial point of contact for incoming patient placement requests and is
responsible for obtaining, verifying, documenting, and communicating essential patient and transfer
information in a timely and accurate manner. The Patient Placement Center Specialist works closely with
PPC nurses, providers, referring facilities, receiving facilities, and other healthcare team members to
ensure requests are efficiently progressed through the placement process. The role requires strong
communication, critical thinking, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple
requests in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Patient Placement Center Specialist does not
independently perform clinical triage but supports the clinical triage and placement process by ensuring
the appropriate information is obtained, documented, communicated, and escalated according to
established PPC workflows and protocols. The position is essential to reducing delays, improving
communication, and allowing clinical staff to focus their expertise on patient-centered clinical decision-
making and placement.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
• Receive and process patient placement and transfer requests.
• Gather, verify, and accurately document required patient and transfer information.
• Coordinate communication between referring facilities, providers, and PPC staff.
• Monitor requests, identify barriers, and escalate urgent situations as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and departmental
standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specifications

Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

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Two (2) years experience in
acute hospital care settings or
medical office with evidence of
increasing responsibilities.

Experience with electronic
medical records or healthcare
information systems preferred.

Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
High School Diploma or
Equivalent.

Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
EPIC training and experience

Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Competent in the use of
computer applications

Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated)
to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships
No

Work Environment

Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs.

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level cart
Light Moderate energy
level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,
stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on
bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy
level

Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull >
200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max
assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating
Sedentary

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

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Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous

Sensory Requirements
Color
Discrimination

Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing

Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Minimal

Created By: Jenny Seratt October 06, 2026 Baptist Proprietary and Confidential