Health Unit Coordinator Harborview Medical Center 6MB Planned Surgery

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center - 6MB Planned Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Part-time Days & Evenings Health Unit Coordinator. This position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers an opportunity to make a difference for the patients and employees served, with potential for career growth. The role requires thriving in a busy, fast-paced environment where multitasking and strong organizational skills are essential. The Health Unit Coordinator will provide staff, providers, and patients with an efficient system of internal and external communications, respond to patient and family inquiries, and assist in maintaining a welcoming and organized unit environment. They will work closely with the charge RN to manage patient flow, prioritize unit needs, and coordinate admits, transfers, and discharges. Responsibilities also include preparing discharge packets, coordinating transportation and paperwork for patient transfers and diagnostic testing, handling unit paperwork, maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment, and utilizing computer systems for communication and documentation. The role involves partnering 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, 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