Lehigh Valley Health Network·Allentown, Pennsylvania
Coordinate inpatient and observation bed assignments from the ED, PACU, and direct admissions across all sites. Manage patient transfers, account creation in EPIC, and the coordination of decedent releases to funeral homes.
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Summary Coordinate inpatient /observation bed assignments from ED, PACU, and direct admits for all sites. Perform account creation in EPIC for direct admissions, and patient transfers. Coordination of release of decedent persons with funeral homes. Works collaboratively with all teams in the Capacity Command Center to promote efficient patient movement.
Job Duties
Assigns beds for all sites from ED, PACU, and direct admissions.
Manages telephone calls, including opening transfer center case records for the transfer center RNs to complete.
Manages all calls concerning decedent affairs, releases decedents to funeral directors. Calls resource to move decedents when needed.
Knowledge of hospital insurance and successful completion of account creation.
Excellent telephone skills with the ability to problem solve
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Coordinates and prioritizes to expedite patient flow activities. Works to prevent bottlenecks from the EDs and PACUs at all LVHN campuses.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.
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Address: 2024 Lehigh St
Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street
Work Schedule: M-F 9-5 Decedent Affairs
1004-09451 COH - Bed Management
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates must have knowledge of medical terminology and insurance, along with excellent telephone and problem-solving skills.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, bed management scheduler roles are typically tied to steady hospital operations and patient flow needs, making them relevant in busy inpatient settings. These jobs are competitive because employers look for candidates who can combine medical terminology, insurance knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, and strong telephone and problem-solving skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show experience with scheduling, communication, and handling fast-paced coordination tasks.
