Bed Booking Clerk

Fraser Health•Abbotsford, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves maintaining bed utilization information, identifying and allocating patient bed assignments for acute care patients, liaising with physicians and staff, verifying bed availability, performing data entry for discharge/transfer requests, and obtaining admission information as required. The position is within a rapidly growing organization with opportunities for career growth and advancement, offering a competitive compensation package and the chance to make a difference in healthcare.

Requirements

Grade 12 education
Three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Maintains bed utilization information by reviewing and updating the bed map, waiting lists, patient transfers and discharges at designated site(s).
Allocates bed assignment by identifying patient requirements, including elective OR slate, checking availability and assigning beds according to nursing unit standards.
Communicates/liaises with nursing units and other departments within the hospital as well as physicians and other hospitals/agencies, with regard to bed availability, patient placement and bed utilization.
Communicates with BC Bedline as needed, referring appropriate calls to Access Coordinator or Shift Coordinator. Updates BC Bedline census as per current policy.
Performs discharges and transfer requests in the computer.
Performs other related duties as assigned.