Bed Management Scheduler - FT Days

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Bed Management Coordinator to coordinate inpatient/observation bed assignments across ED, PACU, and admissions. You will create accounts for direct admissions, coordinate transfers, and handle decedent-related communications in collaboration with the Capacity Command Center.

The role supports efficient patient movement by prioritizing bed availability, resolving bottlenecks, and working closely with EDs and PACUs across LVHN campuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assigns beds for all sites from ED, PACU, and direct admissions.
• Manages telephone calls, including opening transfer center case records for RNs.
• Manages all calls concerning decedent affairs, releases decedents to funeral directors.
• Calls resource to move decedents when needed.
• Coordinates and prioritizes to expedite patient flow activities and prevent bottlenecks.

Skills

Independent work

Telephone skills

Insurance terminology

Medical terminology

Teamwork

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.

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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Job Details

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 2024 Lehigh St
• Primary Location: Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: 7a-7p with every third weekend and holiday rotation
• Department: 1004-09451 COH - Bed Management
• Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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Why Join Us

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.