Hospital Bed Board Coordinator - Onsite Part Time, Swing Shift

Guidehouse; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Hospital Bed Board Coordinator (Part Time) to regulate bed availability hospital-wide and support patient flow during night shifts. The role includes real-time monitoring of admissions, transfers, and discharges, with coordination across ED staff, care managers, and inpatient teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing admit orders, insurance verification, and maintaining bed status while preserving patient rights and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• One year or more of experience in an acute care setting or related health care setting or strong customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Regulate bed availability hospital-wide and monitor admissions, transfers, and discharges in real time.
• Communicate with ED staff, care managers, nurses, and environmental services about patient status and bed status.
• Verify insurance information (HMO, PPO, Medicare) and process authorizations when needed.
• Maintain professional, calm interaction with physicians and staff and ensure patient rights confidentiality.
• Operate the hospital bed board with accuracy and efficiency and perform daily census reconciliation.
• Identify and mitigate barriers to admission, transfer, and discharge while maintaining throughput.

Skills

BLS Certification

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Family:Admitting RepresentativeTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:The Hospital Bed Board Coordinator (Part Time) will regulate bed availability throughout the hospital. Bed Board Coordinators function as key associates overseeing bed availability hospital-wide. Admissions, transfers and discharges will be monitored in real time to facilitate effectual throughput and patient flow.Shift: NIGHT Shift (ex: 3:00PM11:30PM), with rotating weekends & holidaysMonitors admit status of patients from the ED to the inpatient/Observation setting.Communicates with ER staff, ED care managers, house supervisors, environmental services, and inpatient charge nurses regarding patient status and bed availability.Initiate clear, concise, and ongoing communication regarding bed availability and patient flow.Reviews medical admit orders for accuracy and completion, as well as to oversee bed availability for admits, transfers, and discharges.Conducts walking rounds with inpatient charge nurses to establish bed status of availability or non-availability.Has knowledge on insurance verification to determine accurate insurances on all admissions, i.e. HMO, PPO, Medicare Days, authorizations etc.Maintains positive, effective, collaborative interactions with physicians, department directors, and staff members to communicate the needs of patients and the facility.Operates the hospitals electronic bed board with detail and efficiency.Possesses basic registration sills.Exemplifies analytical thought processes, prioritizing critical admits and in-house transfers as medically indicated.Completes a daily hospital census reconciliation.Notifies house supervisor, CM, ED, environmental services, and inpatient staff regarding bed delays.Anticipates potential barriers to admittance, unit transfers, and discharges, intervening appropriately to offset any adverse impact.Maintains a calm, professional, rational demeanor during all times of interaction.Performs well and maintain bed stability in situations involving conflict or crisis.Adheres to organizational and departmental policy maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.Participates in performance improvement and knowledge advancement opportunities.Performs other duties as assigned by manager and/or director of care management.What You Will Need:High school diploma or GED equivalent.Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association OR ability to obtain within 90 days of start date.What Would Be Nice To Have:One year (1) or more: previous experience in an acute care setting OR related health care setting OR strong previous customer service experience.Experience in patient admittance, bed board, or administrative work.Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills#indeedsponsored#LI-DNIThe annual salary range for this position is $38,000.00-$63,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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