Oncology- Montlake

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center 6SA Medical/ Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator. This role is crucial for maintaining an efficient system of internal and external communications, assisting with patient flow, coordinating admits, transfers, and discharges, and ensuring a welcoming unit environment. The Health Unit Coordinator will work closely with the charge RN and other care team members to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent AND One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience OR An equivalent combination of education/experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a busy, fast-paced environment where multitasking and strong organizational skills are essential.

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.