Bed Board AssociateReq #:0000157137Category:Billing/Collections/RegistrationStatus:Part-TimeShift:DayFacility:Clara Maass Medical CenterDepartment:LogisticsLocation:Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109Job Overview:Under the supervision of the Patient Access Services department manager, the Logistic Bed Board Associate is responsible to place patients in the appropriate bed and maintain the accuracy of the bed management system. The Logistics Coordinator is responsible to track bed assignments through bed management system and to ensure timely and appropriate movement of patients within the hospital. The Logistics Coordinator is expected to complete admissions, transfers, discharges and other service level changes based on the orders placed by the medical staff. All updates are to be completed in a timely manner.The Logistics Coordinator is also responsible work with the clinical teams to verify and reconcile the hospital census. The coordinator works in conjunction with the clinical leadership in the facilitation of continuous patient throughput from all points of entry and internal transfer.The Logistics Coordinator performs all job duties in a professional and courteous manner and demonstrates positive and appropriate skills with internal and external customers. The Logistics Coordinator must possess the ability to work with others and maintains a safe environment for patients, staff physicians and visitors.Qualifications:Required:
High School Diploma required
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Medical terminology knowledge and computer skills
Preferred:
1-year experience Bed Board Associate/Logistics Coordinator and/or Patient Access Position preferred
Previous hospital experience in an acute care facility preferred
Experience with bed placement processes and systems preferred
Scheduling Requirements
Status: Part-Time (15.00hrs.)
Shift: Day
Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm
Must be able to work weekends/holidays)
Essential Functions:
Complete appropriate bed assignments based on the level of care ordered, the patient s sex, diagnosis, and other documented clinical needs
Review patient accounts to ensure all information is accurate and all required paperwork is completed
Utilize the bed management system to indicate the status of the bed, including the tracking of clean and unclean beds and isolation rooms
Escalate delays in cleaning services and/or bed status updates that impact bed use and assignment
Utilize the Health Information System to update the patients' level of care, accommodation status, admission/discharge date and time
Complete account updates and assignments for observations, admissions, transfers and discharges timely and accurately
Ensure transferred patients are financially screened and authorizations obtained prior to transfer
Secure completed transfer agreement form prior to transfer including all required signatures
Maintain accuracy of bed management system and complete daily reconciliation to ensure appropriate bed assignments and accurate patient accommodation types
Maintain excellent communication with physicians, clinical teams and environmental services to ensure timely patient placements, discharges and address all issues delaying processes
Attend daily bed management huddles; provide status and escalate any issues
Work with Case Management to review issues such as level of care, insurance corrections, add missing or added information
Takes initiative within work responsibilities, providing feedback or suggesting improvements that can make a difference for quality, safety or service excellence
Maintains a high level of accuracy and quality in accordance to the departments established goals
Exceeds productivity goals established for the position and department
Attends all required training sessions and obtain passing scores
Demonstrates competent decision-making skills without management interaction
Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of patient information following the HIPPA Guidelines
Serve as patient advocate at all times, provide accurate and timely information to patients, family and visitors
Demonstrates ability to work with others effectively both in and outside the department
Willingness to be flexible with unplanned assignments as required and applies principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations
Attends required organizational educations sessions, reads and understands the provisions of the corporate compliance handbook. Strives to meet the highest standards of ethical conduct. Knows he/she is required to report suspected misconduct to the supervisor or corporate compliance officer
Performs all job duties in a professional and courteous manner, demonstrating positive, appropriate interaction skills with all internal, external customers and co-workers
Other duties as assigned
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Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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