Patient Care Coordinator/ Scheduler

Job Description

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR/ SCHEDULER

Req #: 239613 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER TRANPLANT SERVICES Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 10/22/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 10/29/2024 Salary: $4,220 - $6,042 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. Transplant Services at UW Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator/Scheduler .
WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Day Shift

Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm or 8:00 am-4:30 pm
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Liver Care & Transplantation Services, which also includes the General Hepatology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake, treats patients with all forms of liver disease, with a focus for this position with preparing patients for liver transplantation and working with pre liver transplant patients and living liver donors. offering state-of-the-art care, access to new treatment studies and traditional therapies.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty

Schedule pre-surgery/pre-transplant diagnostic procedures and related patient appointments

Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician, or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery. Will coordinate the exchange of information either written or verbally before and after patients are seen

Coordinate anesthesia

Obtain all necessary medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, etc., that are needed for patient care

Assist in scheduling new patient appointments by triaging to appropriate department and physician

Enter appointment information in online appointment system.

Coordinate pre-admission tests and procedures

Schedule and ensure pre-anesthesia works-ups are completed

Coordinate the direct transfer of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a medically related or public relations field AND TWO years of experience in a tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services, contact with patients and families, interaction with physicians, and proficiency in medical terminology

Three years of Patient Support Service experience
OR

An equivalent combination of education/experience
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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