CRC Bed Intake Coordinator
WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital · Uniontown, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor bed availability, utilizing bed management systems to identify available beds and anticipate upcoming discharges.
- Assign patients to appropriate beds based on 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.
- Assist with staffing and operations of the flex unit.
- Perform bed placement functions to maintain efficient inpatient flow.
- Monitor morgue capacity while working with funeral homes and the Coroner’s office to ensure timely removals.
- Start death certificates in EVITALS and communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure efficient completion.
- Utilize system scheduling capabilities in all work completed in the staffing office.
- Provide education and assistance to Directors and Supervisors in scheduling.
- Maintain clerical supplies to meet department needs within the established budget.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- At least 1 year of direct patient care or administrative experience.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting.
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds and push up to 50 pounds.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Experience with Epic Health Information Management System.
- Ability to multitask and independently problem‑solve.
- Effective listening and processing of information.
- Strong teamwork orientation.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
Schedule
- Scheduled weekly hours: 36.
- Non‑exempt position.