Bed Flow Coordinator for Surgical & ER Admissions

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a Bed Management/Placement Coordinator to optimize bed utilization for surgical, cardiac cath lab, vascular, and ER admissions. You will manage accurate patient location data, bed availability, and patient flow timing while coordinating direct admits, transfers, and unit moves.

The role requires strong computer skills, experience with bed tracking systems, and the ability to multitask and communicate with physicians, nurses, and supervisors to ensure timely patient placement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare work experience.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
• Computer, telephone, multitasking, customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and centralized information for all patients requiring placement in the hospital.
• Coordinate all procedural and surgical schedules for priority and accuracy of placement.
• Coordinate all admissions into the hospital (direct admits, ER and transfers).
• Coordinate unit-to-unit moves to open beds as needed.
• Communicate patient placement information to relevant units and supervisors.
• Evaluate schedules and admissions for bed assignments post-procedure.
• Assess ER admission requests for placement information.
• Process information from physicians for direct admits and placement.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Pre-Admit & Bed Tracking

Star Navigator

PHS for schedules

Word & Excel

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Star Navigator

Pre- Admit & Bed Tracking

PHS for schedules

Job description

Wellstar is seeking a Bed Management/Placement Coordinator to optimize bed utilization for surgical, cardiac cath lab, vascular, and ER admissions. You will manage accurate patient location data, bed availability, and patient flow timing while coordinating direct admits, transfers, and unit moves.

The role requires strong computer skills, experience with bed tracking systems, and the ability to multitask and communicate with physicians, nurses, and supervisors to ensure timely patient placement.