Program Coordinator/Scheduler- Harborview - Neurosurgery

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Neurosurgery is hiring a Program Coordinator/Scheduler for the Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview Medical Center. The clinic provides comprehensive assessment and management of neurological conditions, including acute vascular anomalies, brain tumors, aneurysms, movement disorders, and diseases of the nervous system. Attending physicians assess patients for advanced elective procedures and diagnostic studies, while attending physicians and neurosurgery residents see post-surgical and post-trauma patients in a weekly Wednesday clinic. The coordinator triages specialty medical information and organizes patient appointments, diagnostic procedures, pre-admission testing, anesthesia, and transfers. The role serves as a liaison among patients, physicians, outside agencies, and hospital staff, and coordinates the exchange and collection of information needed for patient care. This is a regular, full-time, on-site position with no telework. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $23.41–$33.47 per hour. The position is represented by SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Two years of experience in the program specialty, or equivalent education and experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, or registration, apply.

Responsibilities

Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty.
Schedule post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up patient appointments.
Coordinate appointments, admissions, or surgery as a liaison between patients, consulting physicians, referring physicians, and outside agencies.
Coordinate written and verbal exchange of information before and after patients are seen.
Coordinate anesthesia.
Obtain medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, and other materials needed for patient care.
Assist in scheduling new patient appointments by triaging patients to the appropriate department and physician.
Enter appointment information in the online appointment system.
Coordinate pre-admission tests and procedures.
Schedule and ensure completion of pre-anesthesia work-ups.
Coordinate direct transfers of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting.
Perform other assigned duties.