Patient Flow & Bed Allocation Specialist (PRN)

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Patient Accommodations Coordinator to optimize bed allocation, maximize bed utilization, and support timely admissions, transfers, and discharges. You will monitor real-time bed availability and coordinate with nursing, admissions, and case management.

This PRN role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in a medical office or related field; an associates degree and prior hospital services/insurance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years in medical office or related experience.
• Experience coordinating patient flow and bed assignments a plus.
• Basic understanding of hospital operations and insurance processes 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 and coordinate bed assignments.
• Communicate with nursing, admissions, case management, and other departments to streamline patient movement.

Skills

Bed management

Patient flow

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (healthcare preferred)

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Patient Accommodations Coordinator to optimize bed allocation, maximize bed utilization, and support timely admissions, transfers, and discharges. You will monitor real-time bed availability and coordinate with nursing, admissions, and case management.

This PRN role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in a medical office or related field; an associates degree and prior hospital services/insurance experience are preferred.