Tanikka Hunter
Summary
I have over ten years experience and dedication to Patient Placement Coordinator. My goal as a patient placement coordinator is aim and apply my skills and knowledge
by assigning and facilitating all patients admission's (elective & emergent) and to prioritize all transfers in accordance with established clinical standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Placement Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaboration with Capacity managers and Nursing Superiors Infection Control Staff, ED Leadership and EVS/Transport Leadership to ensure efficient executional patient placement decisions to ensure safety
- Maintain ongoing communication with Capacity Nursing Supervisors and other leaders to maintain status of patient flow in reference to admission or transfers.
- Utilize appropriate tools and technology of EPIC software to process the admissions, discharges, transfers, and new reservations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient bed management strategies and effective prioritization of patients based on urgency.
- Developed comprehensive reports on patient placement trends, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
- Continuously monitored bed availability across multiple units, effectively allocating resources to optimize usage and minimize delays in care delivery.
- Provided ongoing training for team members on best practices in patient placement coordination, ensuring high-quality service levels were maintained at all times.
Bed Board/Patient Registrar
RWJBH Rahway Hospital
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Set up patients in system by documenting key data, confirming eligibility, and verifying insurance benefits.
- Imaged and scanned patient and registration documentation into electronic patient records.
- Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing purpose of visits.
- Accurately inputted patient and insurance information into company's computer system using Optimum and SCM.
- Verify patient insurance by using Navinet,Medifax,and Experian.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently and accurately gathering necessary information during registration.
- Enhanced data accuracy by diligently verifying insurance coverage, demographic information, and other essential details.
- Bedboard schedule for admittance, E/R admission and direct admissions by communicating with physicians and Ed nurses regarding patients diagnosis, and to be place on the appropriate unit.
- Maintain communication with emergency room by using Emerigsoft to monitor all ED tracking board and process for admissions.
Senior Lead Bed Board Census Management/Bed Board/Registrar
Trinitas Hospital
02.2013 - 12.2019
- Bed board schedule for admittance, E/R admissions and direct admissions by communicating with physicians and nurses regarding patient's diagnosis and to place on the appropriate unit. Maintain communicating with emergency room by using Emergisoft, AS400 and monitor ED tracking board and process. Record inpatient registration and statistics. Register patients for inpatient, outpatient, minor procedures, same day surgery's and emergency room services and obtain accurate demographic and insurance information using Sunrise Patient Financial Manager; verification of benefits using Passport communication, obtain precertification, collect deductibles and copayments, Medifax and Navinet.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, NJSkills
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Strong organization
- Empathy and compassion
- Motivational skills
- Attention to detail
- Switchboard Operation
- Organizational Skills
- Epic Systems
- Computer proficiency
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Patient Placement Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
11.2022 - 07.2023
Bed Board/Patient Registrar
RWJBH Rahway Hospital
12.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Lead Bed Board Census Management/Bed Board/Registrar
Trinitas Hospital
02.2013 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
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