Kaiser Permanente
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, coordinates bed assignment functions w/ Emergency Dept., Nursing, Utilization Management, EPRP, SPMG physicians, & Admitting personnel. Maintains information related to internal & external bed capacities. Facilitate placement for all patients per established protocols & within KFH & non-KFH contract criteria. Trains & orients personnel in bed placement processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
Maintains information regarding bed availability within KFH & external contracts
Monitors admissions, discharges & transfers utilizing internal systems & consistent verbal interaction w/ key contacts
Assigns beds for both scheduled & non-scheduled admissions based upon established criteria
Coordinates bed assignment functions w/ Admitting Clerks, Emergency Dept, Nursing, Utilization Management, & Physicians following placement protocols & Contract criteria
Provides clinical & ancillary staff w/ up to the minute bed availability & admission notification
Completes & distributes written Bed Status information bi-hourly & the Outside Admissions Log PRN
In accordance w/ established guidelines, notifies Admitting Manager & House Manager of need to activate and/or cancel Census Action Protocol
Informs overflow contract hospitals when KFH has activated Census Action Protocol & obtains external bed counts
Calculates & completes the local & divisional indicator & bed activity reports
Facilitate repatriation decisions regarding KP patients outside of the KP system in conjunction w/ the House Manager daily
Provides work flow direction to clinical & non-clinical staff relative to bed assignment & patient placement in conjunction w/ the House Manager as directed by the Admitting Coordinator or Supervisor of Patient Registration
Orients new staff on duties/functions of Central Bed Placement
Assists in performing Admitting Clerk functions when necessary
Attends sub-committees and/or focus groups regarding admitting & bed placement as required
Performs other related duties as required
Equipment Utilized: CRT, PC, typewriter, printers, Fax, Multiphone line, pager
Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
One (1) year of medical office or hospital experience required
Medical Terminology required
30 wpm
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work rapidly and accurately with phone, personnel and patient interruptions
Strong customer service skills required
Education
N/A
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum one (1) year of hospital admitting preferred
Previous bed placement experience preferred
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Bed Placement Clerk
LOCATION: San Diego, California
REQNUMBER: 1383055
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Under limited supervision, coordinates bed assignment functions w/ Emergency Dept., Nursing, Utilization Management, EPRP, SPMG physicians, & Admitting personnel. Maintains information related to internal & external bed capacities. Facilitate placement for all patients per established protocols & within KFH & non-KFH contract criteria. Trains & orients personnel in bed placement processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
Maintains information regarding bed availability within KFH & external contracts
Monitors admissions, discharges & transfers utilizing internal systems & consistent verbal interaction w/ key contacts
Assigns beds for both scheduled & non-scheduled admissions based upon established criteria
Coordinates bed assignment functions w/ Admitting Clerks, Emergency Dept, Nursing, Utilization Management, & Physicians following placement protocols & Contract criteria
Provides clinical & ancillary staff w/ up to the minute bed availability & admission notification
Completes & distributes written Bed Status information bi-hourly & the Outside Admissions Log PRN
In accordance w/ established guidelines, notifies Admitting Manager & House Manager of need to activate and/or cancel Census Action Protocol
Informs overflow contract hospitals when KFH has activated Census Action Protocol & obtains external bed counts
Calculates & completes the local & divisional indicator & bed activity reports
Facilitate repatriation decisions regarding KP patients outside of the KP system in conjunction w/ the House Manager daily
Provides work flow direction to clinical & non-clinical staff relative to bed assignment & patient placement in conjunction w/ the House Manager as directed by the Admitting Coordinator or Supervisor of Patient Registration
Orients new staff on duties/functions of Central Bed Placement
Assists in performing Admitting Clerk functions when necessary
Attends sub-committees and/or focus groups regarding admitting & bed placement as required
Performs other related duties as required
Equipment Utilized: CRT, PC, typewriter, printers, Fax, Multiphone line, pager
Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
One (1) year of medical office or hospital experience required
Medical Terminology required
30 wpm
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work rapidly and accurately with phone, personnel and patient interruptions
Strong customer service skills required
Education
N/A
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum one (1) year of hospital admitting preferred
Previous bed placement experience preferred
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Bed Placement Clerk
LOCATION: San Diego, California
REQNUMBER: 1383055
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.