Patient Care Coordinator/ Bone and Joint Center at Roosevelt
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$26 - $37•Onsite
About The Position
UW Medicine - Bone and Joint Center at Roosevelt has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator. This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Day Shift position, working Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The role is on-site with no telework and is conveniently located near public transportation. This position offers the chance to make a difference for patients and employees and provides opportunities for career growth.
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
Responsibilities
- Uses ability to triage medical information in the Bone & Joint department within Surgical Specialties to a variety of Health Care Professionals using effective oral and written communication
- Works independently under the general direction of a physician or their designee
- Coordinate pre- and post-surgery diagnostic procedures, tests, and follow-up patient appointments
- Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician, or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments, admission, anesthesia, and surgery.
- Obtain all necessary medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, etc., that are needed for patient care
- Demonstrates the ability to be organized and effectively prioritizes work tasks for the needs of the clinic.
- Requests interpreters as appropriate for appointments, admissions, and surgery.
- Collaborate with all members of the clinic team to ensure exceptional patient care and satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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
Mid Level
