Hospital Bed Board Coordinator - Onsite Part Time, Night Shift (LOS ANGELES)

The Hospital Bed Board Coordinator (Part Time) will regulate bed availability throughout the hospital. Bed Board Coordinators function as key associates overseeing bed availability hospital-wide. Admissions, transfers and discharges will be monitored in real time to facilitate effectual throughput and patient flow.

Shift: NIGHT Shift (11:00pm--7:30am), with rotating weekends & holidays.

• Monitors admit status of patients from the ED to the inpatient/Observation setting.
• Communicates with ER staff, ED care managers, house supervisors, environmental services, and inpatient charge nurses regarding patient status and bed availability.
• Initiates clear, concise, and ongoing communication regarding bed availability and patient flow.
• Reviews medical admit orders for accuracy and completion, as well as to oversee bed availability for admits, transfers, and discharges.
• Conducts walking rounds with inpatient charge nurses to establish bed status of availability or non-availability.
• Has knowledge on insurance verification to determine accurate insurances on all admissions, i.e. HMO, PPO, Medicare Days, authorizations etc.
• Maintains positive, effective, collaborative interactions with physicians, department directors, and staff members to communicate the needs of patients and the facility.
• Operates the hospitals electronic bed board with detail and efficiency.
• Possesses basic registration skills.
• Exemplifies analytical thought processes, prioritising critical admits and in-house transfers as medically indicated.
• Completes a daily hospital census reconciliation.
• Notifies house supervisor, CM, ED, environmental services, and inpatient staff regarding bed delays.
• Anticipates potential barriers to admittance, unit transfers, and discharges, intervening appropriately to offset any adverse impact.
• Maintains a calm, professional, rational demeanor during all times of interaction.
• Performs well and maintains bed stability in situations involving conflict or crisis.
• Adheres to organisational and departmental policy maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Participates in performance improvement and knowledge advancement opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager and/or director of care management.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year (1) or more: previous experience in an acute care setting OR related health care setting OR strong previous customer service experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association OR ability to obtain within 90 days of start date.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• A team player that can follow a system and protocol to achieve a common goal.
• Highly organised and well developed oral and written communication skills.
• Confidence to communicate and outreach to other community health care organisations and personnel.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills utilising Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Critical thinking.
• Resourcefulness.
• Experience in patient admittance, bed board, or administrative work.
• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $38,000.00-$63,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organisational needs.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.