PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

3 weeks ago


Seattle WA USA, United States University of Washington Full time
UW Medical Center-Montlake - Digestive Health 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 for career growth

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Digestive Health Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake offers a full range of consultations and procedures for the care of digestive disorders and problems of the gastrointestinal system. Conditions treated include abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease, swallowing disorders, celiac disease, nutrition disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, disorders of the pancreas and bile ducts, and functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty

Schedule post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up 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.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a medically related or public relations field

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

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.

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