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Patient Allocation Coordinator - Part Time - Days

Part-time

Mohawk Valley Health System

Utica, NYPart-time$20–26/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–26/hr
Location
Utica, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring a Patient Allocation Coordinator - Part Time - Days. The Patient Allocation Coordinator coordinates all patient bed assignments within Mohawk Valley Health System. This role monitors admissions in Emergency departments, assigns admission bed locations, and facilitates internal transfer bed assignments. The coordinator also arranges patient intake from outside facilities and assists Case Management in arranging appropriate discharge transportation. This is a temporary position with the possibility of permanent hire.

Key focus areas include Handle bed assignments for all internal and external admissions, Monitor real-time bed availability across all hospital units, and Arrange accepting physician for transfers from outside facilities.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and 1+ Years Healthcare Experience. Important skills include Multi Tasking and Microsoft Office. Preferred (not required): EMTALA Education, EMR, and Epic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Multi TaskingMicrosoft OfficeEMTALA EducationEMREpic

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Healthcare or Related Environment Experience

Full job description

Patient Allocation Coordinator - Part Time - Days

Department: COMMAND CTR - TELEMETRY

Job Summary

This is a temporary position with the possibility of permanent hire.

The Patient Allocation Coordinator coordinates all patient bed assignments. The Patient Allocation Coordinator monitors admissions in the Emergency departments within Mohawk Valley Health System and assigns the admission bed location. Also assigns internal transfer bed assignments and facilitates patient intake from outside facilities for all services offered within Mohawk Valley Health System. The Patient Allocation Coordinator, in coordination with Case Management, will assist in arranging appropriate discharge transportation.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Handles bed assignments for all internal and external admissions.

  • Monitors real-time bed availability across all hospital units.

  • Arranges accepting physician for transfers from outside facilities.

  • Collaborates and communicates patient disposition details and requirements across multiple disciplinary departments.

  • Supports emergency preparedness by ensuring rapid bed allocation during high demand situations.

  • Adheres to the rules and regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act including but not limited to accessing Electronic Medical Records, entering referrals, transferring and discharging patients.

  • Document transportation arrangement in the appropriate hospital system and ensure appropriate services are rendered within required time frames

  • Performs related duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 1 year of experience in a healthcare or related environment

  • Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

PREFERRED:

  • EMTALA education.

  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records, preferably Epic

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98094

Department COMMAND CTR - TELEMETRY

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 10.50

FTE 0.56

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-10 HR

Employee Status A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $20 - $26 per hour

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