Bed Board Associate

Job Title: Bed Board Associate

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Logistics

Req #: 0000229100

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.50 - $26.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Bed Board Associate is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the bedboard system.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma required
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Medical terminology knowledge and computer skills

Preferred:

• 1-year experience Bed Board Associate/Logistics Coordinator and/or Patient Access Position preferred
• Previous hospital experience in an acute care facility preferred
• Experience with bed placement processes and systems preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Status: Evening (37.5hrs.)
• Hours: 4:00pm-12:00pm
• Status: (Must be able to work weekends/holidays)

Essential Functions:

• The Bed Board Associate is responsible for placing patients in the appropriate bed and maintaining the accuracy of the bedboard system.
• The Bed Board Associate is responsible for tracking bed assignments through a bed tracking system and to ensure timely and appropriate movement of patients within the hospital.
• The Bed Board Associate is expected to complete all admissions, transfers, discharges and other service level changes in a timely manner and work closely with clinical staff to obtain correct and timely orders and ensure accuracy of the patient's level of care.

• The Bed Board Associate is also responsible for verifying and reconciling the hospital census and distribution of the census to the appropriate clinical and operational staff,
• The Bed Board Associate works in conjunction with the clinical leadership in the facilitation of continuous patient throughput from all points of entry and internal transfer,
• The Bed Board Associate performs all job duties in a professional and courteous manner and demonstrates positive and appropriate skills with internal and external customers,
• The Bed Board Associate must possess the ability to work with others and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff physicians and visitors,

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer