CRC Bed Intake Coordinator

WVU Medicine

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides secretarial and clerical support services for the Nursing Division. Provides staffing support for all clinical areas and is a superuser for scheduling. Performs bed placement functions to maintain efficient inpatient flow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
1 year direct patient care or administrative experience.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Teams.
Experience with Epic Health Information Management System.
Ability to multitask and independently problem solve.
Effective listening and processing of information.
Must work well with others and foster a teamwork environment.
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor bed availability, utilizing bed management systems to identify available beds and anticipate upcoming discharges.
Assign patients to appropriate beds based on their medical condition, acuity level, and required care needs.
Collaborate with nursing staff, other healthcare providers, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient transfers, discharges, and updates on bed availability.
Track key metrics of patient flow, bed utilization, and wait times to identify areas of improvement.
Efficiently address challenges related to bed availability and patient placement.
Assists with staffing and operations of the flex unit.
Performs bed placement functions to maintain efficient inpatient flow.
Monitors morgue capacity while working with funeral homes and Coroner’s office to ensure timely removals.
Starts death certificates in EVITALS and communicates with appropriate personnel to ensure efficient completion of death certificates.
Utilizes system scheduling capabilities in all work completed in the staffing office. Provides education and assistance to Directors and Supervisors in scheduling.
Maintains clerical supplies to meet the needs of the department within the established budget.