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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.

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