Patient Placement Coordinator - Days

**Position Title:** ------------------- Patient Placement Coordinator - Days **Department:** --------------- Patient Logistics Center **Job Description:** -------------------- Under general direction, responsible for assisting with hospital through put by regulating bed availability throughout the hospital and inbound requests for Patient Access to OU Health. **Essential Responsibilities** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position._ * Monitors admit status of patients from the ED to the inpatient/Observation setting. * Initiates clear, concise, and ongoing communication regarding bed availability and patient flow. * Communicates with ED care managers, Bed Management Coordinator, environmental services, and inpatient charge nurses regarding patient status and bed availability. * Reviews medical admit orders for accuracy and completion, as well as, oversees bed availability for admits, transfers, and discharges. * Assigns patient beds, as appropriate, and maintains list of pending admits. * Receives a physician’s order to admit, register or schedule a patient. * Communicates with patients scheduled for next day arrivals. * Reviews information for completeness and appropriateness of admissions, follows up with requestor and Bed Management Coordinator to get complete information as needed. * Exemplifies analytical thought processes, prioritizing critical admits and in-house transfers while collaborating with Bed Management Coordinator as medically indicated. * 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. * Adheres to organizational and departmental policy maintaining confidentiality and patient rights. * Works for continuous improvement in customer service and processes. **General Responsibilities** * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** **Education Requirements** * High School Diploma or GED required.   **Experience Requirements** * 1 or more years of administrative experience in hospital/medical setting in either admitting, patient registration/appointments, and BedBoard required.  **License/Certification/Registration Requirements** * None required. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements** * Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. * Knowledge of medical terminology. * Knowledge of office procedures and equipment. * Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, in following verbal and written instructions and in typing accurately.  * Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills preferred. * Ability to work as a member of a team as well as be a self-motivator with ability to work independently. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on providing customer service to internal and external customers.  * Ability to relay information accurately and concisely.  * Ability to work closely with multiple disciplines in the healthcare setting.  * Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------