Bed Management Scheduler
Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Bed Management Scheduler to coordinate inpatient/observation bed assignments from ED, PACU, and direct admits for all sites. The role involves performing account creation in EPIC for direct admissions and patient transfers, and coordinating the release of decedent persons with funeral homes. The Bed Management Scheduler works collaboratively with all teams in the Capacity Command Center to promote efficient patient movement and ensure a seamless patient flow throughout the network.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to work independently, but can work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of insurances and medical terminology.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent telephone skills.
Responsibilities
- Assigns beds for all sites from ED, PACU, and direct admissions.
- Manages telephone calls, including opening transfer center case records for the transfer center RNs to complete.
- Manages all calls concerning decedent affairs, releases decedents to funeral directors.
- Calls resource to move decedents when needed.
- Knowledge of hospital insurance and successful completion of account creation.
- Excellent telephone skills with the ability to problem solve.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Coordinates and prioritizes to expedite patient flow activities.
- Works to prevent bottlenecks from the EDs and PACUs at all LVHN campuses.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
