Bed Allocation Officer

Job title: Bed Allocation Officer

Job description: The Bed Allocation Officer (BAO) works collaboratively with the Patient Flow Navigator and the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the appropriate assignment of beds for admissions, transfers and discharges of patients. Facilitates information on current patient flow activities.

Qualifications:

• Medical Office Administration Program required
• Medical Terminology required
• Human Resources Certificate Preferred

Experience:

• Meditech Admission and Order Entry Module, ER tracker, PICS, Kronos/ESP
• Microsoft Office including e-mail and internet
• General Medical Office administration skills
• 1 year in an Acute Care Facility utilizing technology to manage a patient placement and flow

Responsibilities:

Bed Allocation

• Transfer and discharge of patients
• Facilitate bed placement

Data Quality Maintenance

• Data quality corrections to patent information as applicable
• Daily changing of Most Responsible Physician and or service as directed
• Input and maintenance of Hospital Census data for the Ministry of Health reports for finance

Reports Management & Distribution

• Printing and distribution of reports
• Maintaining notes on patients awaiting repatriation
• Operating Room surgery lists
• Operating Room add on & trauma room bookings forms
• Expected surgery admission reports
• Criticall and Bed Registry data
• EMCT data

Communication

• Maintain communication with both internal and external customers
• Telephone: linkages with all hospital departments, physician offices, other facilities, patients and family members
• Direct: attends daily bed meetings to gather information for bed placements
• Fax: manages information updates form nursing units and external sources
• Meditech ED Tracker: assists in the updating of the emergency room tracker for the admitted patients
• Participates in bed planning strategies with Leaders and staff

Staffing

• Functions as Short Call Clerk off hours (and as required) and provides all duties of this position description

Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own It, Care

Unless otherwise stated applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance.

Please be reminded that as a Regional Health Centre, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts – days, evenings, and nights.

Employment Equity

RVH is committed to diversity and employment equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

RVH COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Accommodation in the Workplace

RVH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process, and is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). RVH will work proactively through all stages of recruitment to create a barrier-free process and to provide accommodations as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at 705-739-5605.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must adhere to all RVH administrative and applicable departmental occupational health and safety policies, procedures and protocol.
• Must adhere to Bill 132 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in regards to the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act, and creating a work environment free of psychological harassment.
• Must be able to perform all bona fide essential duties in the position description, which may include lifting and moving patients, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, etc.
• Must complete a pre-employment health assessment, including review of the Job Demands Analysis for the position, as a condition of employment.
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers.

Our Code of Conduct

All staff, physicians, volunteers, service providers and students are committed to creating a positive, respectful work environment for each other and our patients and families.

RVH is guided by its MY CARE strategic plan which puts patients and families at the centre of all we do.

Our Vision

Make each life better. Together.

Our Mission Statement

Exceptional care is our passion.

People are our inspiration.

Safety is our promise.

Our Values

Work Together | Respect All | Think Big | Own It | Care

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 1100pm EST on the posting close date. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If interviewed, an accompanying portfolio may be required which will include documented evidence of course completion. An inclusive, barrier-free selection process will be provided as required under RVHs Employment Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance and information related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

As part of the mandatory screen process RVH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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