Job Information
Roper St. Francis Bed Placement Assistant - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina
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Shift Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Bed Placement Assistant gathers appropriate information from patients or responsible parties in order to completely register admissions in a timely manner. This role may perform patient pre-admission, registration, room assignment/transfer, and other related required tasks for patient throughput and patient care. May assist in preparing documentation regarding quality, customer service, and other organizational initiatives.
Essential Job Functions
Patient intake: Greet customers using AIDET and excellent customer service. Answer multiple phone lines and file documentation for patients. Review the scheduling system to assist patients. Review the scheduling system to assist patients. Provide parking tickets and providedirection to patients, visitors, and guests of Roper Saint Francis Healthcare.
Assists with coordination of all admissions from ER, physicians’ offices, surgery and procedures with the goal of getting the patient to the optimal patient care setting. Promotes “right sizing” the hospital: Placing the right patient in the right bed at the right time.
Ensures room turnover is efficient and expedient by assisting with notification of bed priority. Communicates clearly with all departments.
Registrations: Perform registrations in a timely mannerproviding for safe patient care. Identification of STAT patients within the ER and the timely notification to clinical department. This includes, but is not limited to, STEMI’s , Hot/Cold Stokes, Labor and Delivery, and Stat patients.
Assists with determining real time bed availability and communicates with departments involved in closing or reopening beds.
Maintains current knowledge on evidence-based standards to expedite interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent (required)
Work Experience
Two years of experience in a clinical setting (required)
Prior patient registration / bed management experience (preferred)
Language
Patient Population
The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. _ This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:_
X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. May require pushing or pulling over 50 lbs (wheelchair/carts, etc.). Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Possible exposure to infectious materials, odors, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours.
Skills
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :
Knowledgeable in all patient registration functions including outpatient, emergency room, and inpatient. Basic knowledge of health insurance helpful.
May be required to work weekends and holidays.
May be asked to cover outside their normally scheduled hours.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration and problem solving.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Competent and proficient with patient information systems.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
Department:
SS Nursing - RSFH Acute Care Hub - Roper St Francis Healthcare
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .