Bed Board Controller

RWJBarnabas Health

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 37,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Bed Board Controller at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. The role focuses on bed assignments and patient placement to support patient flow across floors, admissions, newborn registrations, and dialysis patients.

The candidate should have a High School diploma and 2–3 years of hospital registration experience, plus 1–3 years census management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and medical terminology; EPIC experience preferred.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.
2-3 years in hospital patient registration.
1-3 years census management experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and medical terminology.
EPIC electronic medical record experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage bed assignments and patient placement across floors and departments.
Coordinate staffing and supervise in the manager's absence.
Maintain accurate documentation and daily bed board records.
Ensure timely admissions, registrations and discharge communication.
Verify patient information and assist with advisement of bed availability.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling coordination

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bed Board Controller

Req #: 0000267423

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Patient Access Services

Pay Range: $21.72 - $27.00 per hour

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: Bed Board Controller

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Patient Access Services

Req #: 0000267423

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.72 - $27.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Bed Board Controller position is responsible for managing bed assignments and ensuring proper patient placement. The candidate will work closely with all floors throughout the hospital to ensure patient flow. Candidate will be responsible for managing all bed assignments, admissions and registration including direct admissions, newborn baby registrations, dialysis patients, and NPC Admissions. The employee will maintain accurate documentation and record all information.

As Bed Board Controller a typical day might include the following:

Performing supervisory duties in the absence of the manager including the coordination of staffing for appropriate coverage
Orienting /training the staff and new hires in the absence of the trainer making sure policies are adhered
Maintaining excellent communication with physicians, clinical teams, and environmental services to ensure timely patient placements, discharges, and addressing all issues delaying processes
Updating all Advance Directive information appropriately into the system, ensuring that all fields were reviewed and Advance Directive is channeled through all the proper areas
Maintaining daily records to access financial resources to properly code/update accounts
Verifying benefits, obtain pre-certification, pre-authorization, referral and second opinions for all services where applicable
Maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of patient placement, ensuring the optimate usage of inpatient bed resources
Maintaining accuracy of bed board system and complete daily reconciliation to ensure appropriate bed assignments and accurate accommodation types
Utilizing bed tracking system to indicate the status of the bed, including the tracking of clean and unclean beds and isolation rooms
Reviewing all assigned patients to ensure timely movement of patients; elevate transport delays or cancellations
Taking initiative within work responsibilities, providing feedback, or suggesting improvements that can make a difference for quality, safety, or service excellence
Maintaining high level of accuracy and quality in accordance with the department's established goals

The Bed Board Controller role might be for you if:

You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
You stay organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities
You enjoy coordinating schedules and solving challenges
You are detailed-oriented
You respond in timely manner to all office and schedule inquiries
You work collaboratively with team members
You are comfortable using electronic medical systems, including EPIC

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School diploma and equivalent. With one 2-3 years' experience in a hospital patient registration setting. With 1-3 years in census management assigning beds experience. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and proficient computer skills in medical terminology. Familiarity with office equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn. Full Time from 7:00am-8:00pm, Monday-Friday with every other weekend and holiday. Bilingual preferred.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.