Hospital Bed Board Coordinator - Onsite Full Time, Swing Shift

Job Family: Admitting Representative Travel Required: None Clearance Required: None What You Will Do Regulate bed availability throughout the hospital. Function as key associates overseeing bed availability hospital-wide. Monitor admissions, transfers and discharges in real time to facilitate throughput and patient flow. Night shift (3:00PM–11:30PM) with rotating weekends and holidays. Monitor admit status of patients from the ED to the inpatient/Observation setting. Communicate with ER staff, ED care managers, house supervisors, environmental services, and inpatient charge nurses regarding patient status and bed availability. Initiate clear, concise, ongoing communication regarding bed availability and patient flow. Review medical admit orders for accuracy and completion, and oversee bed availability for admits, transfers, and discharges. Conduct walking rounds with inpatient charge nurses to establish bed status of availability or non-availability. Verify insurance to determine accurate insurance coverage on all admissions, i.e. HMO, PPO, Medicare Days, authorizations etc. Maintain positive, effective, collaborative interactions with physicians, department directors, and staff members to communicate the needs of patients and the facility. Operate the hospital’s electronic bed board with detail and efficiency. Possess basic registration skills. Exemplify analytical thought processes, prioritizing critical admits and in-house transfers as medically indicated. Complete a daily hospital census reconciliation. Notify house supervisor, CM, ED, environmental services, and inpatient staff regarding bed delays. Anticipate potential barriers to admittance, unit transfers, and discharges, intervening appropriately to offset adverse impact. Maintain a calm, professional, rational demeanor during all interactions. Perform well and maintain bed stability in situations involving conflict or crisis. Adhere to organizational and departmental policy, maintaining confidentiality and patient rights. Participate in performance improvement and knowledge advancement opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned by manager and/or director of care management. What You Will Need High school diploma or GED equivalent. One year or more of previous experience in an acute care setting or related health care setting or strong previous customer service experience. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 90 days of start date. What Would Be Nice To Have A team player that can follow a system and protocol to achieve a common goal. Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills. Confidence to communicate and outreach to other community health care organizations and personnel. Demonstrates sound judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills. Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. Critical thinking, resourcefulness. Experience in patient admittance, bed board, or administrative work. Strong conceptual, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. The annual salary range for this position is $38,000.00 – $63,000.00. What We Offer Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3M HEALTHCARE