Health Unit Coordinator

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine - 5SA ICU has an outstanding opportunity for a Part-time Days- Health Unit Coordinator. This position is part-time (60% FTE) and involves working Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. The role is conveniently located near public transportation and offers the chance to make a difference for patients and employees, with opportunities for career growth. The primary responsibilities include providing efficient communication, responding to inquiries, assisting in maintaining a welcoming unit environment, managing patient flow, coordinating admits/transfers/discharges, preparing discharge packets, coordinating transportation, handling paperwork, maintaining supply inventory, and utilizing computer systems like Epic, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. The Health Unit Coordinator partners with the care team 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

Responsibilities

• Provide staff, providers, and patients with an efficient system of internal and external communications
• 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
• Other assigned duties

Benefits

• Benefits for this position

What This Job Offers

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