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Admissions Staffing Coordinator - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston (Finance)
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Position Summary:
The staffing coordinator will support the Admissions department by ensuring adequate staff coverage during peak admission times, allowing for smoother patient intake. They collaborate with the department to anticipate staffing needs based on patient flow and adjust schedules accordingly. The coordinator also facilitates swift staff reallocation when unexpected admissions arise, minimizing delays. Additionally, they ensure compliance with staffing policies to maintain a high standard of care during the admission process.
Location: Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
Dept.: BSC Admissions
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Collects information from all inpatient units regarding census, patient acuity, expected discharges, anticipated admissions, call-ins and requested staffing needs.
2. Assesses the staffing schedule of inpatient units on a daily basis and reassigns qualified staff as necessary.
3. Analyzes needs for supplemental help, prioritizes needs, assigns matching competencies, and schedules staffing accordingly.
4. Collaborate with unit managers in analyzing data from the patient profile system when making staffing decisions.
5. Coordinate the assignment of per diem pool staff and the per diem database.
6. Creates reports, analyzes key indicators, and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.
7. Monitor call-ins and responds by ensuring the appropriate assignment of agency, temporary and per diem staff.
8. Serves as an account liaison to agency nursing staff representatives, maintains nursing agency files, and assures agency staff credentials are in place.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
N/A.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.