Patient Care Coordinator- UW Medicine Montlake Pre-Kidney Transparent Services
About The Position
Pre- Kidney Transplant Services at UW Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator. Kidney Transplantation Services, which also includes the General Hepatology Clinic at UW Medicine Center-Montlake, treats patients with all forms of liver disease, with a focus for the position with preparing patients for liver transplantation and working with the pre liver transplant patients and living liver donors, offering state of the art care, access to new treatment studies and traditional therapies. Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in a medically related or public relations field, AND two (2) years experience in a tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services, contact with patients and families, interaction with physicians, and proficiency in medical terminology; OR Equivalent 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.
Responsibilities
- Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty
- Schedule pre-surgery/pre-transplant diagnostic procedures and related patient appointments
- Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician, or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery.
- Will coordinate the exchange of information either written or verbally before and after patients are seen
- Coordinate surgery scheduling
- Obtain all necessary medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, etc that are needed for patient care
- Assist in scheduling new patient appointments
- Coordinate the direct transfer of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff and Admitting
Benefits
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
