Hospital Bed Board Coordinator - Onsite Part Time, Swing Shift

Job Family: Admitting RepresentativeTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:The Hospital Bed Board Coordinator (Part Time) will regulate bed availability throughout the hospital.  Bed Board Coordinators function as key associates overseeing bed availability hospital-wide. Admissions, transfers and discharges will be monitored in real time to facilitate effectual throughput and patient flow.  Shift: NIGHT Shift (ex: 3:00PM11:30PM), with rotating weekends & holidaysMonitors 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 we