Health Unit Coordinator UW Medicine/ 4NE Complex Medical Surgical

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center - 4NE Medical- Surgical Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Full time Evenings- Health Unit Coordinator. This position is Full-time Evenings (100% FTE) Mondays- Fridays 3:00pm-11:30pm. The role offers convenient location near public transportation and an opportunity to make a difference for patients and employees, with potential for career growth.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent AND One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience OR An equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist in maintaining a welcoming and organized unit environment for patients, families, and staff.
Work closely with the charge RN to help manage patient flow, prioritize unit needs, and coordinate admits, 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.
Utilize computer systems such as 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.