Health Unit Coordinator/ 7SA Medical/Surgical - Montlake
University of Washington•Seattle, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
UW Medical Center 7SA Medical/Surgical - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator. This is a part-time position, working 80% FTE on Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, and Saturdays from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The role is on-site with no telework options. Conveniently located near public transportation, this position offers the chance to make a difference for patients and employees and provides opportunities 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
