Patient Logistics Coordinator - AHN One Call

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a Bed Utilization/Patient Placement Coordinator to optimize bed utilization and ensure appropriate patient placement within AHN facilities.

This role uses triage notes and hospital protocols to assign patients to the most clinically appropriate unit, verifies insurance coverage, and coordinates with payer contacts and EMR systems to support efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or six months or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating a PC, using multiple screens, and various software applications.
• Experience using a multichannel phone system.
• Medical terminology and insurance verification experience.
• Call Center Experience.
• OR, one previous year of related experience, preferably within a medical setting, financial services, or a high volume fast paced customer service area.

Responsibilities

• Leverages EMR registration and bed request data to identify and resolve bottlenecks in patient flow and improve bed utilization.
• Identifies and resolves potential patient placement challenges.
• Maintains accurate EMR of bed assignments and patient insurance information.
• Facilitates patient transfers by collaborating with physicians, care managers, hospital operations, clinical teams, and referring hospitals.
• Monitors bed availability and cleanliness to expedite patient placement and minimize wait times.
• Escalates delays and concerns to Transfer Center clinical team.
• Fields incoming transfer request calls.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize bed utilization and reduce wait times.
• Analyzes data related to patient placement to identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

PC proficiency

Multichannel phone system

Medical terminology

Insurance verification

Call center experience

Education

Associates Degree

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Sign-on bonus $3,000.00 with a two-year commitment for qualified candidates

There are (2) positions available

General Overview

Responsible for optimizing bed utilization and ensuring appropriate patient placement within AHN facilities. This involves leveraging triage notes and hospital protocols to assign patients to the most clinically appropriate unit, verifying insurance coverage and eligibility through multiple channels payer contacts, online resources, and electronic verification systems, to advise on the most appropriate facility, and proactively addressing any placement challenges to ensure efficient patient flow

• Leverages Electronic Medical Record (EMR) registration and bed request data to identify and resolve bottlenecks in patient flow, proactively optimizing bed utilization and improving patient throughput.20%


• Proactively identifying and resolving potential patient placement challenges.10%


• Maintaining accurate EMR of bed assignments and patient insurance information.10%


• Facilitates smooth and efficient patient transfers by collaborating and partnering with physicians, care managers, hospital operations, clinical teams, and referring hospitals, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the notification process.15%


• Proactively monitors bed availability and cleanliness in assigned units/facilities, anticipating needs and expediting patient placement to minimize wait times10%


• Ensures timely resolution of delays and concerns impacting patient flow by promptly escalating issues to the Transfer Center clinical team10%


• Appropriately field incoming transfer request calls5%


• Developing and implementing strategies to optimize bed utilization and reduce wait times.10%


• Analyzing data related to patient placement to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness5%


• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Sign-on bonus $3,000.00 with a two-year commitment for qualified candidates

There are (2) positions available

General Overview Responsible for optimizing bed utilization and ensuring appropriate patient placement within AHN facilities. This involves leveraging triage notes and hospital protocols to assign patients to the most clinically appropriate unit, verifying insurance coverage and eligibility through multiple channels payer contacts, online resources, and electronic verification systems, to advise on the most appropriate facility, and proactively addressing any placement challenges to ensure efficient patient flow

Essential Responsibilities

• Leverages Electronic Medical Record (EMR) registration and bed request data to identify and resolve bottlenecks in patient flow, proactively optimizing bed utilization and improving patient throughput.20%


• Proactively identifying and resolving potential patient placement challenges.10%


• Maintaining accurate EMR of bed assignments and patient insurance information.10%


• Facilitates smooth and efficient patient transfers by collaborating and partnering with physicians, care managers, hospital operations, clinical teams, and referring hospitals, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the notification process.15%


• Proactively monitors bed availability and cleanliness in assigned units/facilities, anticipating needs and expediting patient placement to minimize wait times10%


• Ensures timely resolution of delays and concerns impacting patient flow by promptly escalating issues to the Transfer Center clinical team10%


• Appropriately field incoming transfer request calls5%


• Developing and implementing strategies to optimize bed utilization and reduce wait times.10%


• Precept/mentor new employees5%


• Analyzing data related to patient placement to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness5%


• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• High School/GED or six months or equivalent experience


• Experience operating a PC, using multiple screens, and various software application.


• Experience using a multichannel phone system


• Medical terminology and insurance verification experience


• Call Center Experience

Substitutions

• OR, one previous year of related experience, preferably within a medical setting, financial services, or a high volume fast paced customer service area.

Preferred

• Associates Degree

Disclaimer

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