How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Coordination, prioritization and efficient use of all beds within the hospital for surgical cases, cardiac cath lab cases, vascular institute cases, special procedures, direct admissions from MD office or home, ER admissions, unit to unit transfers and transfers in from other facilities. The applicant must have excellent computer, telephone and customer services skills. The applicant must be able to keep accurate data to reflect patient location, bed usage, bed availability and pt. flow timing.
Maintenance of accurate and centralized information for all patients requiring placement in the hospital
* Coordination of all procedural and surgical schedules for priority and accuracy of placement.
* Coordination of all admissions into the hospital i.e. direct admission, ER and hospital to hospital transfers.
* Coordination of unit to unit moves to facilitate opening appropriate beds as needed.
Communication of information related to patients requiring placement
* Evaluation of all procedure and surgical schedules for pts requiring bed assignments post procedure and communication of this information to the appropriate unit.
* Evaluation of all ER admission requests for appropriate information for determination of placement.
* Processing of information from physicians office for accuracy regarding direct admits for proper placement and communication of this information to appropriate unit.
* Communication with the House Supervisor regarding all patients requiring admission from another hospital.
* notification of Bed Control Manager or House Supervisor of questionable admission for assistance from Utilization Management.
Computer Skills
* Basic computer knowledge is required
* Proficiency in utilization of Pre- Admit and Bed Tracking required.
* Proficiency in utilization of Star Navigator required.
* Proficiency in utilization of PHS for schedules.
* Proficiency in use of word and excel needed for data collection and monitoring.
Multitasking Abilities
* job requires utilization of telephone and computer simultaneously.
* creatively utilize resources with the ability to think outside the box to meet the needs of the patients needing beds.
* know when to ask assistance from Manager, House supervisor or Coordinator.
* Customer Service skills must always be utilized during all tasks.
Communication and Placement of Patients in Emergent Situations
* Communication of patient requiring critical care placement to Unit Bed Coordinator of Critical Care and House Supervisor.
* Accuracy in obtaining information to call in the On-Call Teams for either Cath Lab or CVOR, calling in team, obtaining bed and notification of House Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Minimum 1 year healthcare work experience Preferred
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred
Computer, telephone, multitasking, customer service
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
