Patient Allocation Coordinator - Part Time - Days

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