Patient Care Coordinator- Harborview - Hand & Peripheral Clinic

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

2d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center - Harborview - Hand & Peripheral Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-time Days Patient Care Coordinator. WORK SCHEDULE Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Monday- Friday Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Located in the Ninth & Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center, the Foot & Ankle Center at Harborview provides consultation and surgical treatment for complex foot and ankle reconstruction, including arthritis, deformities, genetic anomalies, sports injuries and traumatic injury. We also offer podiatry services and non-surgical treatments. We partner with our patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that will provide the best outcome for foot and ankle mobility and function. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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

Responsibilities

Acts as primary liaison for UWMC/UW Medicine and represent departmental physician(s) with the hospital, patient and family, referring physicians, outside agencies, staff from outside hospitals and general public by providing information and advice regarding UWMC hospital services
Uses effective oral and written communication with a variety of Health Care Professionals, patients and their advocates, hospital and clinic personnel both at UWMC and other medical facilities, representatives of insurance companies and other organizations related to the health care industry
May provide clinic charges for visit types, procedures, and surgeries to patients or prospective patients to the clinic. May provide estimated charges based on plan of care for purpose of patient deposits when patient is determined to be self-pay. This is done in conjunction with Financial Services and under the direction of the Health Services Manager, clinic Manager/Department Administrator
Contacts review organizations and insurance companies to ensure prior approval requirements are met before patients enter the system such as pre-authorization and referrals; present necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, prognosis, and length of stay prior to admissions; provide specific medical information to financial services to maximize reimbursement to the hospital and physicians
Responsible for coordination of pre-admission tests and procedures
Schedules and communicates pre-op planning and preparation to patient. Sends appointment and other information to patients
Manages OR block time. Releases block time and requests elective OR time through the Surgical Services Website
Responsible for scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling surgeries on ESI scheduling system. Will monitor case order day prior to surgery and make any necessary changes