Patient Flow & Bed Allocation Coordinator

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Patient Accommodations Coordinator to optimize hospital bed allocation, support smooth patient flow, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges. You will monitor real-time bed availability and communicate with nursing, admissions, and ancillary services to speed patient movement.

PRN schedule with varied hours, high school diploma required, and at least two years of medical office experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of medical office or related experience required.
• Associate's degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital services and medical insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the allocation of hospital beds to ensure efficient patient flow, maximize bed utilization, and facilitate timely admissions, transfers, and discharges. Maintain real-time bed availability information, coordinating bed assignments, and communicating with various departments to streamline patient movement within the hospital.

Skills

Medical office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Patient Accommodations Coordinator to optimize hospital bed allocation, support smooth patient flow, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges. You will monitor real-time bed availability and communicate with nursing, admissions, and ancillary services to speed patient movement.

PRN schedule with varied hours, high school diploma required, and at least two years of medical office experience.