Bed Coordinator (Full Time, Days)
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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Bed Coordinator will prioritize and coordinate patient flow activity, bed placement, and inter/intra-facility transfers for all St. Luke's Network Hospital Campuses. Responsible to be the initial contact for all providers who wish to admit an elective, urgent, or emergent patient into a St. Luke's Campus. The objective is to prevent inappropriate transfers while facilitating all other placements and the appropriate placement of inpatient admissions.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Answers all calls into the call center in a timely fashion while demonstrating exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette, regardless of the intent of the caller.* Works efficiently out of Bed Planning and Transfer Center modules in the electronic medical records system, Epic.* Effectively utilizes medical appropriateness and clinical criteria for all urgent and emergent transfers/admissions including review of patients chart to determine treatment plan, medical history, reason for admission, and special considerations for patient placement.* Assigns beds for new patient admissions, including from the Emergency Department, Direct Admission, Operating Room and other admissions as required.* Communicates an orderly transfer of information with each shift change.* Demonstrates proper procedure and knowledge of regulations for admissions and registration.* Facilitates bed cleaning and actively monitors beds for availability including written discharges* Coordinates placement of OR patients with PACU/ASC to minimize disruption to the OR schedule.* Communicates with Hospital Supervisor for intervention and escalation as needed.* Facilitates communication between referring and receiving physicians.* Assists with orientation and training of new employees.* Coordinates activities in the department and promotes cooperation to the staff to achieve department objectives and maintain good interdepartmental relations.* Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective working relationships within the hospital.* Attends meetings as required including administrative meetings, committee and staff meetings.* Demonstrates a consistent level of performance; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity and provides a consistent effort.* Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.* Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.OTHER FUNCTIONS:* Fosters effective, interpersonal communications with patients, visitors, physicians, nurses, and employees of St. Luke's Health Network in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner.* Responsible for ongoing detailed knowledge of the hospital computer system as it applies to registration, admissions, and transfers.* Other related duties as assigned.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sitting for up to 8-12 hours per day, one hour at a time. Stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level rarely. Never crawling or climbing. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general and near vision.POTENTIAL ON THE JOB RISKS: No risks identified.MOST COMPLEX DUTY: Coordinating several events concurrently, while on the phone with multiple parties. Assuring that patients meet medical necessity criteria. Triaging for appropriate bed placement. Utilizing computer system and phones for all work related activities.SUPERVISION: Supervised by the PAC Manager and Sr. RN Bed Coordinator.COMMUNICATIONS : Must be able to effectively communicate in a professional and timely manner with a large number of customers, both internal and external, including physicians. Must present a professional image at all times.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: High School Graduate, Healthcare Certification PreferredTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in hospital admissions, medical field/hospital setting preferred. Computer, Data Entry background. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential and required. Must be adaptable to change. Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision as required. Excellent communication customer service skills including the ability to work with others in a fair, organized manner and easily adaptable to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Flexibility regarding job demands and scheduling necessary.WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, 40 hours per week, Day shift. Four holidays a year on a rotation required. Every other weekend schedule required.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an ( Equal Opportunity Employer. (