Night Bed Control Coordinator - Admissions & Transfers

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Coordinator Bed Control to support patient transfers and admissions across hospital and affiliated facilities. The role ensures timely admissions, accurate documentation, and clear communication with care teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating transport, collaborating with bed control and admitting teams, and tracking admissions on busy days, while upholding TMCH values and patient privacy standards. EMT-B is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related healthcare experience required.
• EMT-B or higher with state licensure/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and discuss direct admissions with bed control team and assist in coordinating patient transportation to Tucson Medical Center.
• Facilitate patient placement when TMCH lacks capacity or capability to provide requested care.
• Collaborate with bed control team to support RNs and their assigned patient caseloads.
• Coordinate admissions transfers with admitting and utilization teams to TMCH.
• Track admissions/discharges on high-volume days and weekends; monitor delays per manager request.
• Provide updates to RNs, physicians, and other providers regarding changes in arrangements or patient condition.
• Accurately record information in patient records, document vital signs and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Time management

Team collaboration

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Coordinator Bed Control to support patient transfers and admissions across hospital and affiliated facilities. The role ensures timely admissions, accurate documentation, and clear communication with care teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating transport, collaborating with bed control and admitting teams, and tracking admissions on busy days, while upholding TMCH values and patient privacy standards. EMT-B is preferred for this role.