Patient Placement Specialist, Days

Department:

34006 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Patient Placement

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Days.

JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates the safe and efficient patient placement (under the guidance of the Patient Logistics Team Leader) while maintaining appropriate regionalization of patients. Maintains current and accurate census and medical service cap records. Communicates with charge nurses and unit secretaries on all nursing units to promote optimal bed availability and patient throughput. Gathers and verifies necessary demographic and medical information from sources for the accurate coding of patient information into Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system for registration and patient placement based on patient class.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent with one-year previous registration/computer/customer service experience. Previous medical experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Organizes and prioritizes bed assignment activity according to established priorities of patient throughput for the WFBH system (WFBMC, Davie, and Lexington). 2. Ensures completeness and accuracy of registration data, accommodation codes, patient class, and physician service caps. 3. Facilitates communication related to patient admissions and transfers with all customers. 4. Acts professionally as evidenced by collegial relationships and effective written and verbal communication skills. 5. Meets established standards through accurate documentation and maintenance of computer input for statistical and governmental purposes (i.e. blocked bed report, PM beds, WQ reports, coding for bed charges, etc.).

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills Typing or computer related skills (including tele-conferencing) Medical Terminology Working knowledge of IS (WakeOne, IShare, Forefront) Attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-lit and comfortable environment Moderate noise environment Handles emergency or crisis situations in dynamic conditions Subject to many interruptions Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Occasional pressure and stress due to multiple calls and inquiries.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum.

Pay Range

$20.40 - $30.60

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names