Bed Management Scheduler

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for career growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN hospitals have received 'A' grades from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety. This role is crucial in coordinating inpatient and observation bed assignments from the Emergency Department (ED), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and direct admissions for all sites. The Bed Management Scheduler also performs account creation in EPIC for direct admissions and patient transfers, coordinates the release of decedent persons with funeral homes, and works collaboratively within the Capacity Command Center to ensure efficient patient movement.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED