Hospital Bed Board Coordinator - Onsite Part Time, Day Shift

• Monitors admit status of patients from the ED to the inpatient/Observation setting.

• Communicates with ER staff, ED care managers, house supervisors, environmental services, and inpatient charge nurses regarding patient status and bed availability.

• Initiate clear, concise, and ongoing communication regarding bed availability and patient flow.

• Reviews medical admit orders for accuracy and completion, as well as to oversee bed availability for admits, transfers, and discharges.

• Conducts walking rounds with inpatient charge nurses to establish bed status of availability or non-availability.

• Has knowledge on insurance verification to determine accurate insurances on all admissions, i.e. HMO, PPO, Medicare Days, authorizations etc.

• Maintains positive, effective, collaborative interactions with physicians, department directors, and staff members to communicate the needs of patients and the facility.

• Operates the hospitals electronic bed board with detail and efficiency.

• Possesses basic registration sills.

• Exemplifies analytical thought processes, prioritizing critical admits and in-house transfers as medically indicated.

• Completes a daily hospital census reconciliation.

• Notifies house supervisor, CM, ED, environmental services, and inpatient staff regarding bed delays.

• Anticipates potential barriers to admittance, unit transfers, and discharges, intervening appropriately to offset any adverse impact.

• Maintains a calm, professional, rational demeanor during all times of interaction.

• Performs well and maintain bed stability in situations involving conflict or crisis.

• Adheres to organizational and departmental policy maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.

• Participates in performance improvement and knowledge advancement opportunities.

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager and/or director of care management.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• One year (1) or more: 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, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

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The annual salary range for this position is $38,000.00-$63,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• 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