Bed Allocator

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Unionized with SEIU
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

Reporting to the After Hours Manager, the Bed Allocator will work as a collaborative team member of the bed allocation team. Under the direction of the manager, will act as a liaison between admitting and receiving parties, and be responsible for coordinating room utilization based on patient care requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• With direction from the manager, completes bed, and physician assignment system transactions in meditech as well as oculys
• Working collaboratively with the manager, ensure bed matches and bed assignments are flowing efficiently and in sync with admits, discharges and transfers throughout the hospital.
• Understanding of basic infection and control practices within BCHS to ensure seamless patient flow
• Regularly communicates with infection control, physicians, and laboratory departments to have a global picture of bed allocation availability at all times.
• Regularly communicates with navigation team to ensure repatriation process is factored into patient flow decision making
• Regularly communicates with unit clerks to understand program-based transferrable patients
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Office Administrator program or equivalent
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Previous two (2) years of bed booking experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care utilization processes
• Demonstrated understanding of program specific transferrable such as OR, Surgical add-ons or CCU transfers out.
• Proficiency with Meditech and Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Proficiency with ocuyls a strong asset.
• Proficiency, both speed and accuracy in keyboarding and data entry
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal skills
• Ability to plan and set objectives and prioritize workload and multi-task
• Excellent critical thinking, time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent attendance record
• Able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.