Program Coordinator/ Patient Scheduler Harborview 5NJB Medical Specialites

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

3d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Neurosurgery is hiring a Program Coordinator/Scheduler for the Neurological Surgery Clinic, located in the Ninth and Jefferson Building 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 evaluate patients for advanced elective procedures and diagnostic studies, and attending physicians and neurosurgery residents see post-surgical and post-trauma patients in a weekly Wednesday clinic. The coordinator triages medical information within a specialty and organizes patient appointments, diagnostic procedures, pre-admission testing, anesthesia, and transfers. The role also coordinates communication and information exchange among patients, physicians, outside agencies, and other medical staff. This is a regular, full-time, 100% FTE position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is an on-site role with no telework. The 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, and/or registration, apply.

Responsibilities

Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty.
Schedule post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up patient appointments.
Liaise between patients, consulting physicians, referring physicians, and outside agencies to coordinate appointments, admissions, or surgery.
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 with 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 workups.
Coordinate direct patient transfers from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting.