Health Unit Coordinator - Medical/Oncology - UW Medical Center - Montlake (80% FTE, Evenings)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center Medical/Oncology is hiring a Health Unit Coordinator for its Montlake campus. This regular, 80% FTE position is part-time and on-site, with an evening schedule. The coordinator supports efficient unit operations and communication among staff, providers, patients, families, and the care team. The role includes coordinating patient flow and unit needs, preparing discharge materials, arranging transportation and paperwork, maintaining documentation and supplies, and helping provide a welcoming, organized environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient care and grow professionally at UW Medical Center.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration, apply.

Responsibilities

• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and strong organizational skills.
• Provide staff, providers, and patients with an efficient system of internal and external communications, including answering phones and triaging call lights.
• Respond to patient and family inquiries in a timely, courteous, and accurate manner.
• Help maintain a welcoming and organized unit environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Work with the charge RN to manage patient flow, prioritize unit needs, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Prepare and compile discharge packets to support timely and safe patient discharges.
• Coordinate transportation and appropriate paperwork for patient transfers and diagnostic testing.
• Handle unit paperwork, including patient chart maintenance, consent forms, and other documentation.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and restock as needed.
• Use Epic, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook for communication, documentation, and coordination.
• Partner with all members of the care team to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Information about benefits is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED