Patient Care Coordinator/ Harborview Float Pool

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Float Pool has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator. This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Day Shift position, Monday-Friday, with no telework required as it is an on-site role. The position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers the chance to make a difference for patients and employees, with opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in a medically related or public relations field AND two years of 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.
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 post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up patient appointments
Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician, or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery.
Coordinate the exchange of information either written or verbally before and after patients are seen
Coordinate anesthesia
Obtain all necessary medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, etc., that are needed for patient care
Assist in scheduling new patient appointments by triaging to appropriate department and physician
Enter appointment information in online appointment system
Coordinate pre-admission tests and procedures
Schedule and ensure pre-anesthesia works-ups are completed
Coordinate the direct transfer of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting
Other assigned duties