Hospital Bed Board Coordinator & Admissions Representative Full Time & Part Time, MLK Community Hospital

Job Family:

Admitting Representative

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Hospital Admissions Representative is responsible for obtaining and verifying demographic information, insurance benefits and eligibility. Assigns the correct medical record and account number; therefore, providing a database which ensures accurate billing and clinical information.

What You Will Do:

The Hospital Bed Board Coordinator (Part Time) will regulate bed availability throughout the hospital.  Bed Board Coordinators function as key associates overseeing bed availability hospital-wide. Admissions, transfers and discharges will be monitored in real time to facilitate effectual throughput and patient flow. 

Shift: NIGHT Shift (ex: 11:00PM-7:30AM), with rotating weekends & holidays

• Monitors admit status of patients from the ED to the inpatient/Observation setting.

• Communicates with ER staff, ED care managers, house supervisors, environmental services, and inpatient charge nurses regarding patient status and bed availability.

• Initiate clear, concise, and ongoing communication regarding bed availability and patient flow.

• Reviews medical admit orders for accuracy and completion, as well as to oversee bed availability for admits, transfers, and discharges.

• Conducts walking rounds with inpatient charge nurses to establish bed status of availability or non-availability.

• Has knowledge on insurance verification to determine accurate insurances on all admissions, i.e. HMO, PPO, Medicare Days, authorizations etc.

• Maintains positive, effective, collaborative interactions with physicians, department directors, and staff members to communicate the needs of patients and the facility.

• Operates the hospitals electronic bed board with detail and efficiency.

• Possesses basic registration sills.

• Exemplifies analytical thought processes, prioritizing critical admits and in-house transfers as medically indicated.

• Completes a daily hospital census reconciliation.

• Notifies house supervisor, CM, ED, environmental services, and inpatient staff regarding bed delays.

• Anticipates potential barriers to admittance, unit transfers, and discharges, intervening appropriately to offset any adverse impact.

• Maintains a calm, professional, rational demeanor during all times of interaction.

• Performs well and maintain bed stability in situations involving conflict or crisis.

• Adheres to organizational and departmental policy maintaining confidentiality and patient rights. 

• Participates in performance improvement and knowledge advancement opportunities.

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager and/or director of care management.

** All work is ONSITE at MLK Community Hospital in Willowbrook, CA **

Hiring: Full Time Night Shift, Swing Shift, Day & Part Time Varied Shifts

Schedule: Full Time position working NIGHT shift 12AM -9:30AM with rotating weekends and holidays.

Schedule: Full Time position working SWING shift 3PM-11:30PM with rotating weekends and holidays.

Schedule: Full Time position working DAY shift 7AM-3:30PM with rotating weekends and holidays.

Schedule: Part Time position working VARIED shifts 3 weekends a month, 1-2 days a week, and holidays.

Schedule: Part Time position NIGHTS 11:00PM-7:30AM rotating weekends & holidays.

Please note, schedule may be adjusted according to the needs of the business based on patient census.

Duties (include but not limited to):

• Responsible for obtaining complete and accurate demographic and financial information from a variety of sources, including patient interviews physician offices and in-house departments.

• Obtains required signatures on legal consents and insurance forms.

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