Bed Control Coordinator I

Prime Healthcare • Inglewood, CA

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About The Position

At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, the Bed Control Coordinator I joins a team committed to quality, compassion, and community. Centinela is a 362-bed acute-care hospital serving Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area and is part of Prime Healthcare.

Under the supervision of the clinical care team, the coordinator provides care coordination as patients move into and through the care continuum. The role ensures accurate and timely insurance verification and patient registration, timely payor notification to support maximum reimbursement, benefit coverage for continuum-of-care needs, and information flow to continuum care providers. The coordinator also maintains a high level of confidentiality.

This is a per-diem position with a variable shift. The listed compensation estimate is $25.70 per hour; actual starting compensation is determined based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Clinical and patient care experience.
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with physicians and ancillary departments.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of organizational skills.
• Experience working with computers and computer software or applications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• Previous insurance experience.
• Previous experience in an acute-care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care as patients move into and through the care continuum under the supervision of the clinical care team.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing of insurance verifications and patient registration.
• Notify payors in a timely manner to ensure maximum reimbursement.
• Facilitate benefit coverage for continuum-of-care needs.
• Ensure the flow of information to continuum-care providers.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Work in designated department areas as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED