Central Bed Coordinator

Rochester Regional Health

2d • $19 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Central Bed Coordinator, your attentiveness, organization, and planning skills greatly enhance the efficiency of hospital bed utilization and a safe, patient-focused environment. Location: RGH or Reidman Campus Department: Bed Access Coordination Schedule: Days/Evening/Nights, Every other weekend - Hybrid Hours: as scheduled ATTRIBUTES Minimum of five (5) years of administrative office experience in healthcare preferred Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and problem-solving skills High level of proficiency with PC, software applications and reporting tools Previous experience in CMS, Medicaid/Medicare billing and other regulatory processes is a plus Bilingual preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Bed Management. Monitor and manage patient bed needs as it pertains to admitted patient placement; track all new admissions for the procurement and communication of bed assignment for the adult/pediatric – medical/surgical population from various entry points; real time management of discharges, create open bed resources, escalate when demand exceeds standard bed capacity; coordinate bed clean priority changes to Environmental Services Patient Care. Round on various floors, validating patient movement and patient flow, round on units as needed to gain insight on daily bed issues; monitor isolation bed needs and escalate to Infection Prevention Team if co-habitations might be needed Communication. Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to maximize the use of beds and facilitate patient movement; act as a resource to units when Care Connect issues arise during patient movements; communicate with Administrative Clinical Coordinator on daily basis regarding bed availability, census status, overcapacity triggers and escalations Minimum Qualifications: •High School Diploma or 2 year degree with minimum of 5 years administrative office experience in health care preferred •Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills •Strong organizational and problem solving skills •High level of proficiency with PC, software applications, and reporting tools. •May need previously experience in CMS, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and other regulatory processes •Bilingual preferred. Required Licensure/Certification Skills: •None Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $21.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative office experience in healthcare preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• High level of proficiency with PC, software applications and reporting tools
• High School Diploma or 2 year degree with minimum of 5 years administrative office experience in health care preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• High level of proficiency with PC, software applications, and reporting tools

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in CMS, Medicaid/Medicare billing and other regulatory processes is a plus
• Bilingual preferred
• May need previously experience in CMS, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and other regulatory processes
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patient bed needs as it pertains to admitted patient placement
• Track all new admissions for the procurement and communication of bed assignment for the adult/pediatric – medical/surgical population from various entry points
• Real time management of discharges, create open bed resources, escalate when demand exceeds standard bed capacity
• Coordinate bed clean priority changes to Environmental Services
• Round on various floors, validating patient movement and patient flow, round on units as needed to gain insight on daily bed issues
• Monitor isolation bed needs and escalate to Infection Prevention Team if co-habitations might be needed
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to maximize the use of beds and facilitate patient movement
• Act as a resource to units when Care Connect issues arise during patient movements
• Communicate with Administrative Clinical Coordinator on daily basis regarding bed availability, census status, overcapacity triggers and escalations

What This Job Offers

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