Health Unit Coordinator - Medical/Surgical - UW Medical Center - Montlake (80% FTE, Days)
About The Position
UW Medical Center Medical/Surgical – Montlake is hiring a Health Unit Coordinator to support patient care and daily unit operations at its Seattle campus. The role provides staff, providers, patients, and families with timely communication and coordination, while helping maintain an organized, welcoming unit environment. The coordinator works closely with the charge RN and the broader care team to manage patient flow and support safe, timely admissions, transfers, testing, and discharges. This is a regular, part-time, on-site position at 80% FTE with a day schedule: Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role uses computer systems including Epic, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. The stated pay range is $21.82 to $29.41 per hour.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent, and one year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration, apply.
Responsibilities
- Work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and strong organizational skills.
- Provide an efficient system of internal and external communications for staff, providers, and patients, including answering phones and triaging call lights.
- Respond to patient and family inquiries in a timely, courteous, and accurate manner.
- Help maintain a welcoming and organized unit environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Work closely with the charge RN to manage patient flow, prioritize unit needs, and coordinate admissions, 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.
- Use 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
- Benefits information is provided through the University of Washington staff benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
