Health Unit Coordinator - UWMC Montlake Resource Team
About The Position
UW Medical Center Montlake - Resource Team has an outstanding opportunity for a Part-time Days- Health Unit Coordinator. This role involves thriving in a busy, fast-paced environment where multitasking and strong organizational skills are essential. The Health Unit Coordinator provides staff, providers, and patients with an efficient system of internal and external communications, responds to inquiries, assists in maintaining an organized unit environment, and works closely with the charge RN to manage patient flow and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role also includes preparing discharge packets, coordinating transportation and paperwork for transfers and diagnostic testing, handling unit paperwork, maintaining inventory, and utilizing computer systems like Epic, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. The coordinator partners with the care team to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery. UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center in Seattle with two campuses, Montlake and Northwest, recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties. It focuses on compassionate patient care and pioneering medical advances. The Montlake campus is conveniently located near public transportation, including a light rail station. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system with a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. The organization emphasizes collaboration, integrity, compassion, and a respectful, welcoming environment for all. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work across its family of organizations.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent
- One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience
- An equivalent combination of education/experience
Responsibilities
- Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment where multitasking and strong organizational skills are essential
- 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
- Outstanding benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty
- 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
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
