BED CONTROL COORDINATOR

Bed Control Coordinator

The Bed Control Coordinator insures the effective and efficient utilization of acute and long-term care beds, and hospital resources as well as insuring proper registration procedures are followed. This position acts as a liaison between physician, department managers, patients and external agencies concerning the admitting process and is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all patient information.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for position responsibilities outlined in the Registrar job description.
• Maintains the hospital census and reconciliation with nursing units. Calculate observation hours and enter on the account.
• Reports direct admissions to the nursing supervisor who determines medical necessity and appropriate level of care; coordinates effective patient flow to insure internal and external customer satisfaction; informs physicians of patient arrival times; coordinates admissions with nursing units, ambulances and external entities.
• Evaluates patient financial status at admission and/or referring to the Patient Financial Advisor as appropriate.
• Secures and releases patient valuables at admission and discharge.
• Prepares all surgery and/or GI packets for the following day securing patient orders, insurance verifications and patient notification of possible out of pockets.
• Completes additional projects as requested by Supervisor or Director.
• Takes initiative and performs as self-starter in daily activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Experience:

• One year of patient registration experience in an acute facility. More years of experience may be required if hired in a registration area that demands more experience. Work in a physician's office may be substituted for an acute hospital setting if duties are similar.

Other Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:

• Understands the registration process, managed care/capitation, Medi?Cal, Medicare regulations, Medical Terminology, HIPAA, ABN, and EMTALA regulations
• Works effectively with the public, physicians, and staff
• Provides quality customer service including enhancing patient satisfaction while possessing the ability to work in a high volume production?oriented and structured environment