Patient Room & Bed Coordination Specialist

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Accommodations Reservation Specialist at DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa coordinates patient room assignments, maintains an up-to-date census and bed locations, and ensures accurate patient status updates.

Under supervision, you will manage transfers, communicate with nursing staff, and handle admissions and discharges while maintaining documentation, confidentiality, and quality standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in clinical or clerical roles preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; typing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient room assignments and maintain census.
• Maintain and update patient status in computer systems.
• Coordinate transfers and bed availability with nursing staff.
• Answer department phones and maintain an organized workspace.
• Adhere to hospital policies and ensure patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Typing

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic mail

Job description

The Patient Accommodations Reservation Specialist at DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa coordinates patient room assignments, maintains an up-to-date census and bed locations, and ensures accurate patient status updates.

Under supervision, you will manage transfers, communicate with nursing staff, and handle admissions and discharges while maintaining documentation, confidentiality, and quality standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.