Admitting Director directs patient admissions and access operations, staffing, policies, and practices. Develops and maintains standardized processes for admission procedures to ensure accurate data collection, a positive patient experience, and effective coordination between clinical and administrative teams. Being an Admitting Director analyzes operational metrics to improve processes, increase efficiency, or correct problems. Establishes policies and standards to preserve patient confidentiality, ensure data security and comply with all applicable regulations. Additionally, Admitting Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Admitting Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Admitting Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Full Time
Job Summary : The Admitting Rep - Bed Planner ensures timely and accurate placement of patients. Exemplifies excellent customer service at all times.
Minimum Education : HSD or GED. Associate's Degree in healthcare related field preferred.
Licensure, Registration and / or Certification : None.
Work Experience : 6 months to 1 year experience Customer service experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Excellent customer service skills, effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Employee must possess the ability to organize and prioritize work; must be detail oriented.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Accurately identify patients and coordinates with the Administrative Supervisor to assign the most appropriate patient to an available bed.
Prepare and update the electronic medical record with the necessary information prior to unscheduled admission. Complete information in the electronic medical record for unscheduled admissions and assist with updates to the patient's medical record within the scope of bed planning activities as assigned by the clinical manager.
Review scheduled procedures and identify upcoming capacity needs. Notify appropriate personnel of room assignments and changes to those assignments.
Escalate / de-escalate cleaning requests. Block and unblock rooms in the electronic medical record. Maintain up to date capacity color indicators on the intranet.
Decision Making : Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies / protocols have been established.
Working Relationships : Works with internal and / or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Special Job Dimensions : None.
This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
Access Center - Yale Campus
Location :
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
EOE Protected Veterans / Disability
Last updated : 2024-03-27