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Job Title: Bed Control Specialist
Status: Casual Part Time
Department: CAPACITY ACCESS AND FLOW
Program: CAPACITY ACCESS/PT TRANSFER
8/12 Hour Shifts - Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $34.130 - $36.040 per hour
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Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long‑term care home, a community‑based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, cutting-edge, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Bed Control Specialist works as part of the Patient Flow Team, reporting directly to the manager, Patient Capacity, Access & Flow. The primary function is to coordinate admissions, bed assignments, (for all medical, surgical, emergent, ICU, ER, other) transfers and discharges, process deaths and ensure accuracy of hospital census. This position also coordinates transfers to and from other hospitals ensuring alignment and focus on repatriation agreements, and maximizing bed utilization. The Bed Control Clerk will effectively and efficiently monitor activity related to patient access, patient placement and bed allocation to ensure equitable access to inpatient beds. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS





- Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Admitting experience required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of bed control (tested).
- Knowledge of medical terminology (tested).
- Keyboarding skills of 40 w.p.m (tested).
- Basic level Word, Excel, and Outlook (tested).
- Current registration with a professional college such as the college of Health Records Administration is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Meditech Admissions Module.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven prioritization, organization and time‑management abilities.
- Proven critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to work well in a high paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and to demonstrate initiative and be a self‑starter.
- Physically capable of reaching, pulling, bending, walking, lifting, carrying frequently throughout the shift to accomplish tasks.
- Proven attention to detail.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them.
- Must have satisfactory performance record.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety,



and environmental safety and participation in regular in‑service education sessions in this area.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Conditions of Employment would be in compliance with Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre‑employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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📌 Bed Control Specialist (Oshawa)
🏢 Lakeridge Health
📍 Oshawa