Bed Management Scheduler

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated administrative coordinator to coordinate inpatient and observation bed assignments across ED, PACU, and direct admits for multiple sites. You will create accounts in EPIC for direct admissions and transfers, and coordinate decedent releases with funeral homes.

In this role, you will collaborate with Capacity Command Center teams to promote efficient patient movement, manage calls, and ensure timely, accurate documentation and insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work independently, with teamwork when needed.
• Knowledge of insurance processes and medical terminology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign beds for all sites from ED, PACU, and direct admissions.
• Manage calls and open transfer center case records for RNs to complete.
• Coordinate decedent affairs and releases to funeral directors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospital insurance processes and account creation.
• Coordinate and problem-solve to expedite patient flow; prevent bottlenecks across LVHN campuses.
• Maintain working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Prioritize tasks to support efficient inpatient movement.

Skills

Telephone skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Coordinate inpatient /observation bed assignments from ED, PACU, and direct admits for all sites. Perform account creation in EPIC for direct admissions, and patient transfers. Coordination of release of decedent persons with funeral homes. Works collaboratively with all teams in the Capacity Command Center to promote efficient patient movement.

Job Duties

• Assigns beds for all sites from ED, PACU, and direct admissions.
• Manages telephone calls, including opening transfer center case records for the transfer center RNs to complete.
• Manages all calls concerning decedent affairs, releases decedents to funeral directors. Calls resource to move decedents when needed.
• Knowledge of hospital insurance and successful completion of account creation.
• Excellent telephone skills with the ability to problem solve.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Coordinates and prioritizes to expedite patient flow activities. Works to prevent bottlenecks from the EDs and PACUs at all LVHN campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to work independently, but can work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of insurances and medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent telephone skills.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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