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Patient Placement Specialist

UW Health
$22.40 - $33.60 / hr
dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
8501 Excelsior Drive (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2026
Work Schedule: Part-time, 70% FTE, night shift. Shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 11:00pm - 7:00am. Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: Additional components of compensation may include: Evening and night shift differential Weekend differential Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Patient Placement Specialist to: Process bed requests in the electronic medical record Field calls to the Access Center for patient placement and escalate challenging admissions, complex bed requests, and patient flow issues to the Access Center Care Team Leader Arrange for special care beds, ICUs, monitors, equipment needs, and accommodations for patients Ensure timely communication of bed assignments and cancellations to sending/receiving units Monitor system-wide patient movement goals, Emergency Department boarding times for patients waiting for placement, and pre-admitted/special procedures patients and the surgery schedule to anticipate admission bed requests At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions Qualifications No minimum education Required High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field Preferred Work Experience 1 year of healthcare experience in a role such as Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, EMT, Emergency Department Coordinator, Surgical Technologist, or other relevant clinical or administrative title Required 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a hospital admissions office, as an inpatient Health Unit Coordinator, or related function Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others. View Full Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits