Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.19 - $31.19 / hour

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Coordinator, Access & Bed Utilization, the Bed Booking Clerk maintains bed utilization information; identifies and allocates patient bed assignment of acute care patients; liaises with physicians and appropriate staff; verifies bed availability; performs data entry for discharge/transfer requests; obtains admission information as required.

Responsibilities

- Maintains bed utilization information by reviewing and updating the bed map, waiting lists, patient transfers and discharges at designated site(s).

- Allocates bed assignment by identifying patient requirements, including elective OR slate, checking availability and assigning beds according to nursing unit standards.

- Communicates/liaises with nursing units and other departments within the hospital as well as physicians and other hospitals/agencies, with regard to bed availability,



patient placement and bed utilization.

- Communicates with BC Bedline as needed, referring appropriate calls to Access Coordinator or Shift Coordinator. Updates BC Bedline census as per current policy.

- Performs discharges and transfer requests in the computer.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceGrade 12 and three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of medical terminology.

- Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to deal effectively with others.

- Ability to organize work.

- Ability to operate related equipment.

- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

📌 Bed Booking Clerk (Abbotsford)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Abbotsford