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Aspen Dental

Patient Coordinator

Grand Island, NE · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

When you join our team as a Patient Coordinator, which at Aspen we call Patient Experience Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives.

Aspen Dental

Patient Coordinator

Grand Island, NE · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

When you join our team as a Patient Coordinator, which at Aspen we call Patient Experience Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives.

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How much do patient transporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient transporter in Nebraska is $18.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a patient transporter do?

A Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients within a healthcare facility, such as from their rooms to diagnostic areas, operating rooms, or discharge points. They use stretchers, wheelchairs, or beds to transport patients and ensure their comfort and safety during the process. Patient Transporters also assist with transferring medical equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and providing basic support to nursing staff. Their role is essential for maintaining efficient workflow and contributing to a positive patient experience in hospitals and clinics.

What does a patient transporter do?

A patient transporter moves patients and equipment from one place to another within a hospital or healthcare facility. As a patient transporter, your responsibilities include assisting patients out of vehicles when they arrive at the hospital and taking them to registration, lifting patients on and off their beds for therapy, and moving them from their rooms to treatment areas. Patient transporters also pick up and deliver equipment, supplies, and lab samples to various stations around the hospital. Keeping the patient safe and comfortable during the relocation process is vital to this role.

What are some common challenges faced by patient transporters and how can they be managed?

Patient Transporters often encounter challenges such as navigating busy hospital corridors, handling patients with varying mobility needs, and responding quickly to urgent transport requests. Effective communication with nursing and clinical staff, as well as strong time management skills, are essential for overcoming these obstacles. Additionally, maintaining a compassionate and patient-focused attitude helps build trust with those being transported, making the experience smoother for both patients and staff.

What is the difference between Patient Transporter vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPatient TransporterMedical Assistant
CertificationsNone required, but CPR may be preferredCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar certification often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, nursing homes, primarily moving patientsClinics, doctor’s offices, hospitals, performing clinical and administrative tasks
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, hospitalsMedical practices, clinics, hospitals
Job FocusTransporting patients safely within healthcare facilitiesAssisting with patient care, administrative duties, clinical tasks

While both roles are essential in healthcare settings, Patient Transporters focus primarily on moving patients safely within facilities, requiring minimal certifications. Medical Assistants have a broader scope, including clinical and administrative tasks, often requiring certification. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Patient Transporter job openings in Nebraska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,970 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Office and Patient Coordinator OPC

Psychiatric Medical Care LLC

Blair, NE • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Location: Blair, NE (Note: This is a tenured program that first opened in April 2020.)
Setting: Intensive Outpatient Program
Population: Older adults, ages 65+
Hourly: Up to $25/hr depending upon experience
Schedule: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm)
**This position is hands on clinical, but also heavily administrative. Apply to learn more!
Job Description
The office and patient coordinator provides quality administrative and clerical services for program staff and assists Senior Life Solutions patients with care needs. They provide transportation to patients in a provided vehicle, as applicable. The office and patient
coordinator's responsibilities include assisting with insurance verification and billing procedures, providing clerical support to team members, assisting with patient care, and ensuring transportation is safely provided to patients. The office and patient coordinator contributes to positive team dynamics and excellent customer service.
3 Cs:
  • Care - Provide the best possible patient care
  • Compliance - Ensure the program operates within all regulations
  • Community - Become a wonderful addition to your local community

A. Care: All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care.
  1. Ensure patient care needs are met while at the program.
  2. Ensure completion of the Census report as directed.
  3. Assist patients with completion of consents and patient admission process as directed.
  4. Take patient vital signs as directed.
  5. Complete the daily nursing checklist form as directed.
  6. Assist patients in performing the sit to stand test as directed.
  7. Complete multidisciplinary progress notes for documentation of absences or patient encounters as they occur.
  8. Participate in treatment team meetings and coordination of care.
  9. Coordinate meals and snacks for patients.
  10. Complete medical records including filing and form tracking.
  11. Responsible for inventory of supplies, cleanliness, group room setup.
  12. Responsible for refrigerator logs and necessary action steps for temperature variances.

B. Compliance: Ensure the program operates within all regulations.
  1. Comply with 25-point check list.
  2. Comply with all regulations.
  3. Perform billing functions required for the program as directed.
  4. Ensure patient insurance verification and complete monthly insurance verification forms as directed.

C. Community: Become a wonderful addition to your local community.
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of community education definitions and activities.
  2. Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration.
  3. Participate in community analysis.

20. Keep up to date community education contacts as directed.
21. Participate in cohesive team environment to ensure program success.
Working conditions
Office and Patient Coordinator will be exposed to virus, disease, infection from patients.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position required intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching as well as lifting, driving and supporting patients.
Direct reports
This position has no direct reports.
Requirements
Qualifications
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED.
  • Certification: CNA, MA or LPN preferred.
  • Experience: experience in providing care to older adults in hospital or nursing facility environment.
  • Experience performing secretarial or clerical duties, working with computers and electronic medical records.
  • Good driving record, comfort with transportation and driving a van.
  • Experience transporting patients, preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of community resources for older adults, familiarity with medical terminology and medical team roles functioning with other hospital departments.

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