Job Description

UW Medicine Northwest Hernia Center

has an outstanding opportunity for a

Patient Care Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Surgical Services and Hernia Center is the leader in advanced surgical services for the Seattle community and beyond, offering the latest in a variety of minimally invasive treatment options, including the da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System.




Our board-certified surgeons have extensive experience and a track record of surgical excellence, and our care extends beyond the operating table. Every service we provide in our newly expanded and enhanced surgical facility is personalized to fit each patient's unique needs, and partnerships are an integral aspect of the care plans we design with our patients.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

Act as primary liaison for UWMC/UW Medicine and represents departmental physicians with hospital, patient and family, referring physicians, outside agencies, staff outside hospitals and general public by providing information and advice regarding UWMC hospital services Triage medical information to Surgical Specialties, direct patients to appropriate services Perform all functions of patient care coordinator including updating registration data, contacting insurance companies] Facilitates patient admission and post-discharge follow-up, acting as resource across the continuum Assures complete records available for appointments, including medical records management, fax records management, preparation of satellite medical record and records request

REQUIREMENTS

A 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
OR


equivalent education/experience

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.




The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring

Northwest Outpatient Medical Center

and

Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

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.

Become part of our team.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$27.15 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$39.48 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.


UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be 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 dso@uw.edu .


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 .