Admissions & Bed Coordination Specialist

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Springlee (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Reservations Clerk to manage hospital admissions logistics, ensuring reservations and pre-certifications are completed for scheduled admissions. The role involves coordinating patient room assignments across units and aligning bed availability with multiple departments, while verifying insurance and maintaining patient service quality.

The position requires strong communication, accuracy in documentation, and the ability to stay composed during bed shortages.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient registration procedures.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Experience with medical office functions and Microsoft applications.
• Typing speed 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Obtains reservations and pre-certifications for scheduled admissions.
• Coordinates reservations for all patients entering the hospital.
• Assigns patient rooms for medical/surgical and monitored units.
• Coordinates bed assignments with Behavioral Health, Rehab, Mother/Baby, Palliative Care, Pediatrics and Critical Care.
• Verifies insurance.

Skills

Patient registration experience

Medical terminology

Medical office operations

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Reservations Clerk to manage hospital admissions logistics, ensuring reservations and pre-certifications are completed for scheduled admissions. The role involves coordinating patient room assignments across units and aligning bed availability with multiple departments, while verifying insurance and maintaining patient service quality.

The position requires strong communication, accuracy in documentation, and the ability to stay composed during bed shortages.