Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Bed Control Specialist

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeFort Wayne, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field is preferred.
One to three years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is required.
A strong understanding of hospital operations and bed management practices is required.
Proficiency in using hospital electronic health record and bed management systems is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities are required to manage complex patient flow scenarios.
The ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks is required.
Knowledge of infection control policies and patient placement requirements is required.

Responsibilities

Assign patient beds based on clinical needs, bed availability, and hospital policies, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and intra-hospital transfers to optimize bed utilization and maintain efficient patient flow.
Monitor real-time bed availability using hospital bed management systems and provide accurate updates on census and occupancy status.
Collaborate with nursing leadership, the admissions department, and physicians to prioritize bed assignments during high census periods or emergencies.
Communicate with clinical and support departments, such as housekeeping and patient transport, to ensure timely bed preparation and readiness.
Facilitate patient transfers to specialized care units, such as intensive care, telemetry, and maternity, based on clinical criteria and physician orders.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of bed assignments and patient movements in the hospital’s electronic health record system.
Support compliance with infection control policies by coordinating isolation or special room needs for patients.
Identify and resolve bed availability issues promptly, coordinating with the House Supervisor and nursing leadership to address capacity challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Two to four years of experience in hospital bed management, patient admissions, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.

Job Summary

The Bed Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing the flow of patients through the facility by assigning patients to appropriate beds based on clinical needs, bed availability, and hospital policies. This role ensures efficient patient flow, effective communication among departments, and optimal bed utilization to support high-quality patient care. The Bed Control Specialist collaborates closely with nursing, clinical staff, and support departments to maintain real-time updates on bed availability and patient movements.

Essential Functions

Assigns patient beds based on clinical needs, bed availability, and hospital policies, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
Coordinates patient admissions, discharges, and intra-hospital transfers to optimize bed utilization and maintain efficient patient flow.
Monitors real-time bed availability using hospital bed management systems and provides accurate updates on census and occupancy status.
Collaborates with nursing leadership, the admissions department, and physicians to prioritize bed assignments during high census periods or emergencies.
Communicates with clinical and support departments, such as housekeeping and patient transport, to ensure timely bed preparation and readiness.
Facilitates patient transfers to specialized care units (e.g., ICU, telemetry, maternity) based on clinical criteria and physician orders.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of bed assignments and patient movements in the hospital’s electronic health record (EHR) system.
Supports compliance with infection control policies by coordinating isolation or special room needs for patients.
Identifies and resolves bed availability issues promptly, coordinating with the House Supervisor and nursing leadership to address capacity challenges.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field preferred
1-3 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required
2-4 years of experience in hospital bed management, patient admissions, or related healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of hospital operations and bed management practices.
Proficiency in using hospital electronic health record (EHR) and bed management systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage complex patient flow scenarios.
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks.
Knowledge of infection control policies and patient placement requirements.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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