Per Diem

Night Shift

Department

COH - Bed Management

Shift Details

Night Shift, 7p-7a per diem

Job ID

wd-JR139402

Posted

September 4, 2026

Bed Management Scheduler

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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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to work independently, but can work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of insurances and medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent telephone skills.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Location

Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street

2024 Lehigh St, 18103-4734, Allentown, United States (Map)