Central Bed Coordinator

SUMMARY

As a Central Bed Coordinator, your attentiveness, organization and planning skills greatly enhance the efficiency of hospital bed utilization and a safe, patient focused environment.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Unity Hospital 1555 Long Pine Rd. Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Administrative

SCHEDULE: Varies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bed Management. Monitor and manage patient bed needs as it pertains to admitted patient placement; track all new admissions for the procurement and communication of bed assignment for the adult/pediatric – medical/surgical population from various entry points; real time management of discharges, create open bed resources, escalate when demand exceeds standard bed capacity; coordinate bed clean priority changes to Environmental Services
• Patient Care. Round on various floors, validating patient movement and patient flow, round on units as needed to gain insight on daily bed issues; monitor isolation bed needs and escalate to Infection Prevention Team if co-habitations might be needed
• Communication. Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to maximize the use of beds and facilitate patient movement; act as a resource to units when Care Connect issues arise during patient movements; communicate with Administrative Clinical Coordinator on daily basis regarding bed availability, census status, overcapacity triggers and escalations

DISREABLE ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative office experience in healthcare preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• High level of proficiency with PC, software applications and reporting tools
• Previous experience in CMS, Medicaid/Medicare billing and other regulatory processes is a plus
• Bilingual preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or 2 year degree with minimum of 5 years administrative office experience in health care preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• High level of proficiency with PC, software applications, and reporting tools.
• May need previously experience in CMS, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and other regulatory processes.
• Bilingual preferred.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.00 - $21.00

Rochester

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.